Sampras beats Agassi in Macau showdown 森柏斯挫宿敵阿加斯 (森柏斯挫宿敌阿加斯)

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Andre Agassi shares a light moment with Pete Sampras during a friendly exhibition


Former world number one Pete Sampras beat long-time rival Andre Agassi at the Venetian Macao Tennis Showdown 2009. This is the first time the two had played since Sampras won in the 2002 U.S. Open final for his then-record 14th Grand Slam. Sampras led their head-to-head 20 to 14.

The match was first preceded by a 45 mins timed encounter between junior no.1 Yuki Bhambri and America's leading junior Ryan Harrison.

Playing in front of 11,000 enthusiastic fans strong crowd at the CotaiArena, Sampras lost the first set 3-6, but rallied to take the second 6-3 and then finished off Agassi in 10-8 tie-breaker. The pair played against each other 34 times in their professional careers.

The two former No. 1s have 124 career titles and 22 Grand Slams - Agassi has eight and Sampras 14. Agassi is one of only 6 men to have won all four majors and also won Olympic gold in Atlanta in 1996. Sampras' 14 Slams was a record until Federer won Wimbledon this year.

Match Results
Yuki Bhambri (IND) def. Ryan Harrison (USA) 5-5 15-0
Pete Sampras (USA) def. Andre Agassi (USA) 3-6 6-3 10-8
P. Sampras (USA) & Y. Bhambri (IND) def. A. Agassi (USA) & R. Harrison (USA) 7-5


澳門威尼斯人渡假村酒店主辦的“網球爭霸戰”, 10月25日在金光綜藝館上演三場精彩全場爆滿表演賽。 威尼斯人網球爭霸戰二○○九連續第三年為球迷帶來精彩比賽。 今次安排全新的對壘組合。 當中90年代叱吒風雲的兩位網球手 - 球王森柏斯與美國網壇名宿阿加斯七年後再續前緣成為重頭戲。 兩位球手是2002年美國公開賽決賽後首度對決。

森柏斯先輸一盤3:6, 繼後以同樣比數追平。 兩位宿敵各勝一盤後, 決勝的第3盤採用「超級決勝局」制, 森柏斯決勝分開出Ace險勝10:8。

森柏斯在職業生涯贏得十四項大滿貫錦標, 阿加斯是史上唯一一位“金滿貫”得主。

Venetian Macau Tennis Showdown 2009 Online Auctions 澳門威尼斯人2009網球爭霸戰網上拍賣 (澳门威尼斯人2009网球争霸战网上拍卖)

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The Macao event has built an enviable tradition as one of the fun cities for the players to visit. Amongst its strengths is the tournament's recognition of the respective Charities and Foundations supported by the Players, the "Andre Agassi Foundation" and Pete Sampras' "Aces for Charity" program. The event also supports the "Make-a-Wish Foundation Hong Kong-Macao" and its mission to grant wishes to children suffering from life-threatening illnesses.

「澳門威尼斯人網球爭霸戰」已成功成為一個傳統。 賽事包含了慈善的元素為眾球星的慈善機構, 包括：「阿加斯慈善基金會」、「森柏斯的"Aces for Charity" Program」及以協助受病患威脅生命的兒童達成願望為宗旨的「願望成真基金」籌款。 今年大會亦會沿用以往的網上拍賣的方法籌款。 拍賣品包括廿九件眾球星簽名物品及極具珍藏價值紀念品。 其中以森柏斯及阿加斯簽名球衣、球鞋及球拍; 三場賽事賽前進行「擲硬幣」儀式最為珍貴。

Auction Listings
- Match Tickets (1)
* Two Complimentary A Class Match Tickets

- Autographed Rackets (2)
* One match racket autographed by Andre Agassi
* One match racket autographed by Pete Sampras

- Autographed Shirts (4)
* One autographed Andre Agassi match shirt
* One autographed Pete Sampras match shirt
* One autographed Ryan Harrison match shirt
* One autographed Yuki Bhambri match shirt

- Autographed Tennis Balls (7)
* One tennis ball signed by Andre Agassi and Pete Sampras
* One tennis ball signed by Andre Agassi and Yuki Bhambri
* One tennis ball signed by Andre Agassi and Ryan Harrison
* One tennis ball signed by Pete Sampras and Yuki Bhambri
* One tennis ball signed by Pete Sampras and Ryan Harrison
* One tennis ball signed by Agassi Sampras Bhambri & Harrison
* One tennis ball signed by Agassi Sampras Bhambri & Harrison

- Autographed Souvenir Programme (4)
* One event souvenir programme signed by Agassi Sampras Bhambri & Harrison (4)

- Coin Toss Experience (2)
* Coin Toss Experience - Andre Agassi v Pete Sampras Singles Match
* Coin Toss Experience - Yuki Bhambri vs Ryan Harrison Singles Match

- Autographed Book (2)
* One autographed Pete Sampras book
* One Autographed Andre Agassi book

- Autographed Poster (2)
* One Sergio Tacchini / Sampras poster signed by Pete Sampras
* One Nike Poster signed by Andre Agassi and Pete Sampras

- Private Hit Session (2)
* One private 20 minute hit session on court at the Venetian Macao resort Hotel with Ryan Harrison
* One private 20 minute hit session on court at the Venetian Macao resort Hotel with Yuki Bhambri

French driver Arnaud Kozlinski won the Super KF World Championship in Macau 法國車手Arnaud Kozlinski勇奪2009世界小型賽車冠軍 (法国车手Arnaud Kozlinski勇夺2009世界小型赛车冠军)

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The French driver Arnaud Kozlinski has just won the Super KF World Championship in Macau - the first ever World Karting Championship staging in Asia. Kozlinski dominated the racing world by winning the pre-final in the dry, three days after his 28th birthday, the Frenchman took victory in the final dispite rain beginning to fall shortly after the start of the race. Arnaud Kozlinski is also the first French World Champion in the premier class of karting. The race was halted after 75% of the race distance had been covered due to the weather condition. In this race, Aaro Vainio from Finland infiltrated into 2nd position and Manuel Renaudie from UK followed in 3rd position.


CIK-FIA世界小型賽車錦標賽首次登陸亞洲, 在澳門舉行的決戰因天雨關系提前五圈結束, 但無損賽事的激烈程度。 排頭位出賽的法國車手Arnaud Kozlinski在激戰中擊敗一眾強敵榮登 2009 CIK-FIA 世界小型賽車錦標賽冠軍寶座。 芬蘭車手Aaro Vainio以短距離落敗屈居亞軍, 英國車手Ben Hanley第三名。

Arnaud Kozlinski成為首位贏得最高級別小型賽車比賽Super KF冠軍的法國車手, 這位28歲的好手周四度過28歲生日, 他很興奮能在澳門稱王： "2006年我先在日本世界盃稱王, 再在澳門摘下世錦賽桂冠, 亞洲真是我的『福地』" "這實在難以置信。 開始下雨後, 我知道比賽會很漫長而且難以應付, 我更不容犯錯。 幸好Aaro Vainio在我前面, 他為我引路, 我們成功避過麻煩, 後來我成功超越他取得領先。"

The 2009 CIK-FIA World Karting Championship 澳門首次主辦全球矚目的CIK-FIA 2009世界小型賽車錦標賽 (澳门首次主办全球瞩目的CIK-FIA 2009世界小型赛车锦标赛)

The 2009 CIK-FIA World Karting Championship, is set to take place between October 8 and October 11 at the Kartodromo in Coloane. This will be the 46th edition of the World Championship and the first to be held on the Asian Continent, where fans across Asia can watch the potential Formula One champions in action. A total of 170 karters from 20 countries and regions will take part in the event. The event will also includes numerous support races as part of the 2009 Macau International Kart Grand Prix.

All three of last year's CIK-FIA World Karting Championship podium finishers will make the trip to Macau, with reigning champion Marco Ardigò (ITA) seeking a third consecutive crown. Libro Toman (CZE) and Gary Catt (GBR), who placed second and third respectively in 2008 will also take part of the event. Two-time Macau Karting Champion João Afonso - will become the first Macau karter to compete at the pinnacle of the sport.

CIK-FIA世界小型賽車錦標賽將首次移師亞洲舉行, 澳門將於今年10月8日至11日主辦這項全球矚目的大賽。 這也是賽事舉辦４６屆以來首次登陸亞洲。 來自20個國家及地區的170位世界小型賽車頂尖年輕小型賽車好手將雲集澳門路環小型賽車場。 兩屆澳門小型賽車錦標賽冠軍得主方約翰(Joao Afonso), 將於主場第一次參與世界級賽事, 是首名參與最高級小型賽車比賽的澳門車手。

小型賽車運動地位最高的賽事CIK-FIA世界小型賽車錦標賽, 曾協助冼拿、舒密加、咸姆頓及古碧加等一級方程式車手賽車巨星展開賽車事業。

亞洲小型賽車公開錦標賽的各項比賽也會同期舉行。 來自9個國家及地區的112位車手會參加各項支援賽, 其中17位是澳門車手。