Teen Stars Blast Off
July, 1996
Professional sport may be defined by its rivalries--corporate churl (Cowboys vs. 49ers), fierce elegance (Lakers vs. Celtics), simple sociopath (Mike Tyson vs. Civilization itself)--but how do we define tennis? When 1995 began, the men's and women's tours seemed on the verge of a wonderful era. Pete Sampras--the cool, quiet Gen Xer next door--and Andre Agassi--the hot, loud, earringed grunger--would contest Grand Slam finals and number one rankings into the next millennium, or at least until Nik...