'Am I really seeing this ?' moments

by Hovav Amir

 

1. US. Open 1996, QF vs. Corretja: after the 2nd serve ace at 2:2 6-6 7-7

Just after the 2nd serve ace. Words cannot capture that moment.

 

2. US. Open 1996, QF vs. Corretja: after the lunging volley at 2:2 6-6 6-7

"How did he do that ?", Andrea Jaeger, Star Sports

3. US. Open 1996, QF vs. Corretja: after a long rally which ended with a forehand winner at 2:2 6-6 2-2

"How does he do it, how doooes he do it ?!?!?!", Brian Langley wondering loudly, Star Sports

"Sheer will", Bill Macatee, USA Network

4. US. Open 2002, Final vs. Agassi: after the 2nd serve ace at 2:1 5-4 30-0

5. US. Open 1994, 4th Round vs. Yzaga: after the cross court running forehand at 2:2 3-5 Deuce(#1)

"Unbelievable", Brian Langley enthralled, while yet to know what the future holds in store, Star Sports

6. US. Open 1996, QF vs. Corretja: after the cross court forehand winner at 2:2 6-6 4-4

7. US. Open 1996, QF vs. Corretja: after the 122 mph service winner at 2:2 6-6 3-3

8. Australian Open 2000, SF vs. Agassi: after the cross court running forehand winner at 2:1 6-6 3-3

"Well well well.", (startled) Frew McMillan , Eurosport

9. Davis Cup SF 1997, 2:1 Match vs. Rafter: after the down-the-line backhand winner at 1:1 2-1 30-30

"I'm becoming lost for words... Words aren't appropriate, just watch it and enjoy.", Chris Bradnam, Eurosport

10. Australian Open 2000, SF vs. Agassi: after the 2nd serve ace at 2:1 6-6 4-4

"Words just don't suffice anymore.", Chris Bradnam, Eurosport

11. Australian Open 1995, QF vs. Courier: after the ace at 2:2 1-1 30-0

This was his 2nd ace in a row and it came just after answering 'yes' to Courier's question if he is ok while his voice suffocated with tears.

12. US. Open 1996, QF vs. Corretja: after the half-volley to reach break point at 1:2 1-1 Deuce(#2)

Pete put his hands on his waist and wondered two seconds - it was the first real sign that something special was about to take place.

13. US. Open 1993, QF vs. Chang: after the cross court return winner at 2:1 3-0 30-0

"Oh my goodness.", Frew McMillan

 

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