Taking another huge step in his remarkable resurgence. Pete Sampras edged longtime rival Agassi6-7(7),7-6(2),7-6(2),7-6(5) in a quarterfinal thriller Wednesday night in the U. S. Open.

• 皮特·普拉斯以6比7、比6、比6和7比5在星期三晚上美国公开赛惊心动魄的四分之一决赛中击败宿敌阿加西，这表明他的水平在迅速回升。