Federer plans Sampras showdown at Madison Square Garden

0 Comments | AFP, January, 2008

MELBOURNE (AFP) — Roger Federer plans to renew his rivalry with Pete Sampras in a match at Madison Sqaure Garden in New York after a successful series of exhibitions with the American legend in Asia.

The world number one said Sunday he had become firm friends with Sampras and wanted to continue their showdowns.

"For me it was a great excitement to spend a week with Pete throughout the Asian swing," Federer said of their three matches in Seoul, Kuala Lumpur and Macau last November.

"We went to places that don't see much tennis, and I think that's something always important to me."

Federer said they would continue the exhibitions in New York in March.

"For me it is a dream come true to get a chance to play at the Garden," he said. "It's been a...