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Jul, 2017 sampras was a quiet kid compared to the brash, bullish agassi, who was already rising up the world rankings at a rapid rate and tearing up the tennis etiquette book on his trailblazing path to the. American legend hails the enduring talents of todays master but still feels the modern game could be less. Get the best deals on tennis autographed balls when you shop the largest online selection at. Just over a year later, on may 22, 2015, i received my photo back signed by mr.
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