1999 Mercedes-Benz Cup Explained

The 1999 Mercedes-Benz Cup was a men's tennis tournament played on outdoor Hard at the Los Angeles Tennis Center in Los Angeles, United States that was part of the World Series of the 1999 ATP Tour. It was the 72nd edition of the tournament and was held from 26 July through 1 August 1999. Second-seeded Pete Sampras won the singles title, his second at the event after 1991, and earned $46,000 first-prize money.^{[1] [2]}

Finals

Singles

See main article: 1999 Mercedes-Benz Cup – Singles. Pete Sampras defeated Andre Agassi, 7–6^(7–3), 7–6^(7–1)

• It was Sampras's 3rd singles title of the year and the 59th of his career

Doubles

See main article: 1999 Mercedes-Benz Cup – Doubles. Byron Black / Wayne Ferreira defeated Goran Ivanišević / Brian MacPhie 6–2, 7–6^(7–4)

See also

• Agassi–Sampras rivalry

External links

• ITF tournament edition details

Notes and References

1. Book: International Tennis Federation World of Tennis 2000. 2000. CollinsWillow. London. 9780002189460. John Barrett. 172.
2. Web site: Tennis roundup . Kitsap Sun . August 2, 1999.