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Pete Sampras  
Credentials: Won Wimbledon for the seventh time. Also set record for career Grand Slam singles titles.Past ESPY's: 1994-1999 Outstanding Men's Tennis Performer |  
 
 
 
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Yevgeny Kafelnikov 
Credentials: Won Olympic gold medal. Australian Open finalist. Past ESPY's: none |  
 
 
 
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Gustavo Kuerten 
Credentials: Finished the year as world's top-ranked player. Won French Open.Past ESPY's: none |  
 
 
 
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Marat Safin 
Credentials: Won U. S. Open for first career Grand Slam singles title. Finished year with seven tourney wins.Past ESPY's: none |  
 
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PAST WINNERS
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| '00  Andre Agassi
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| '99 Pete Sampras
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| '98  Pete Sampras
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| '97  Pete Sampras
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| '96  Pete Sampras
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| '95  Pete Sampras
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| '94  Pete Sampras
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| '93  Jim Courier
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