A string of what would be fatal health issues left Tim Gullikson, Pete Sampras’ coach, in the hospital during Sampras’ 1995 Australian Open run. Feeling the weight of that, Sampras was overcome by emotion during his January 24, 1995 match against Jim Courier, breaking down into tears during the match. This is a story about what happens when life follows us onto the court.

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