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Try to remember matches which ended in really memorable ways. <img src="smile.gif" border="0">
A few examples:
1987 - Wimbledon semi Martina N. vs. Chris Evert
Martina was leading 6-5 40-30 in the third set and served for the match. Chris hit a passing shot which touched the net, passed Martina and landed close to the side-line. It was called out, but Chris was sure that it was in and maybe expected Martina to admit that, which she didn't. I think they had a very cold handshake. <img src="smile.gif" border="0">
1988 - Masters final Boris Becker vs. Ivan Lendl
That match really went the distance - to the 5th set tie-break. Becker led 6-5 there and they had a long rally, I think the longest point of the whole match. And it ended with a really lucky net-cord for Becker. <img src="smile.gif" border="0">
2001 - Australian Open quarterfinal Clement vs. Kafelnikov
It was in the fourth set. Clement led with 2-1 sets. I think Kafelnikov had numerous chances to win that set (once he only had to put the ball over the net) but he failed. So it went to the tie-break and Clement let 6-3. Kafelnikov served, approached the net and played an unreachable volley - at least everyone thought that. But Clement was so fast that he reached it and played a high lob, and Kafelnikov netted the smash.<br />Great win (and great celebration) ! <img src="smile.gif" border="0">
A few examples:
1987 - Wimbledon semi Martina N. vs. Chris Evert
Martina was leading 6-5 40-30 in the third set and served for the match. Chris hit a passing shot which touched the net, passed Martina and landed close to the side-line. It was called out, but Chris was sure that it was in and maybe expected Martina to admit that, which she didn't. I think they had a very cold handshake. <img src="smile.gif" border="0">
1988 - Masters final Boris Becker vs. Ivan Lendl
That match really went the distance - to the 5th set tie-break. Becker led 6-5 there and they had a long rally, I think the longest point of the whole match. And it ended with a really lucky net-cord for Becker. <img src="smile.gif" border="0">
2001 - Australian Open quarterfinal Clement vs. Kafelnikov
It was in the fourth set. Clement led with 2-1 sets. I think Kafelnikov had numerous chances to win that set (once he only had to put the ball over the net) but he failed. So it went to the tie-break and Clement let 6-3. Kafelnikov served, approached the net and played an unreachable volley - at least everyone thought that. But Clement was so fast that he reached it and played a high lob, and Kafelnikov netted the smash.<br />Great win (and great celebration) ! <img src="smile.gif" border="0">