The Indian Express -- Sports

Monday, November 17 1997

Sampras shuts out Kafelnikov

Pete Sampras captured the ATP Tour World championship for the fourth time, outclassing Yevgeny Kafelnikov 6-3, 6-2, 6-2 in an one-sided final yesterday. Sampras had a shaky start but he quickly picked up his game and simply overpowered Kafelnikov with a full range of shots.

Italy through to finals

Italy, Croatia, Yugoslavia and Belgium became the last of 15 European nations to qualify for next year's World Cup finals after second legs of their play-off matches. Italy, the 1994 runners-up to Brazil, went through thanks to a 1-0 victory over Russia.

ATP seeks to simplify ranking system

The tennis tour is planning major changes from the year 2000 that will simplify the ranking system, cut the number of top events and possibly bring together men's and women's tournaments. The season-ending world championship is expected to rotate around the world. The restructuring will also reduce the number of top-tier tournaments now known as super nine to seven.

Sampras shuts out Kafelnikov

Chasm that seems impossible to bridge

JCT defeat Salgaocar,A-I off to a flying start

Italy through to finals

Baboor enters Asia Cup final

Hitesh spins out Gujarat

ATP seeks to simplify ranking system

Pakistan under pressure

East Bengal, FC Kochin win narrowly

Shetty, Pandit champions

Kiwis face defeat

Batsmen provide Mumbai solid foundation

Jadhav to lead