Sampras v Federer

Jackie and I went to see Swiss Roger and Pistol Pete play an exhibition match at the Malawati Stadium in Shah Alam last night.

The Agong, who overtook us on the way in a nice looking Bentley, was there with the DPM down near the court, whereas we were way up in the RM83 cheap seats! But the view was good enough and I'm glad I didn't buy more expensive tickets.

I've not watched a live tennis match since Wimbledon in the late 80's, so this was quite a novelty. The match was good (Federer won 7-6, 7-6) and Pete was obviously quite relaxed and enjoying himself, indulging in a couple of self-congratulatory boogies when he caught Roger out with drop shots.

But whenever Federer had a bit of time to prepare, he typically sent unplayable shots flying past Pete.

We left a bit early to avoid the mad rush to the Fed. H'way.