catharsis(Noun) A release of emotional tension after an overwhelming vicarious experience, resulting in the purging or purification of the emotions, as through watching a dramatic production (especially a tragedy). Coined in this sense by Aristotle.
Pete Sampras. Petros Pete Sampras (born August 12, 1971) is an American retired tennis player. He was a longtime world No. 1 and is regarded as one of the greatest players in tennis history. He was particularly esteemed for his precise serve, earning the nickname Pistol Pete.
Pete Sampras and Andre Agassi renewed their rivalry one last time, in the 2002 U.S. Open final. (AP) This year marks the 50th anniversary of TENNIS Magazine's founding in 1965. To commemorate the occasion, we'll look back each Thursday at one of the 50 moments that have defined the last half-century in our sport.