2000 Mercedes-Benz Cup – Singles Explained

See main article: 2000 Mercedes-Benz Cup. Pete Sampras was the defending champion,[1] but did not participate.

Michael Chang won the title after Jan-Michael Gambill retired at the end of the second set of the final due to knee and ankle sprains.[2]

Seeds

  1. Andre Agassi (withdrew due to back injury)[3]
  2. Mark Philippoussis (second round)
  3. Marcelo Ríos (first round, defaulted)
  4. Michael Chang (champion)
  5. Wayne Ferreira (quarterfinals)
  6. Jan-Michael Gambill (final, retired)
  7. Andrew Ilie (first round)
  8. Arnaud Clément (semifinals)

Draw

Bottom half

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Notes and References

  1. Web site: Tennis: Sampras too smart for Agassi . https://ghostarchive.org/archive/20220501/https://www.independent.co.uk/sport/tennis-sampras-too-smart-for-agassi-1110476.html . 2022-05-01 . subscription . The Independent . Morris . Rebecca . August 3, 1999 . December 19, 2018.
  2. Web site: Chang wins after Gambill retires . https://ghostarchive.org/archive/20220501/https://www.independent.co.uk/sport/tennis/chang-wins-after-gambill-retires-696221.html . 2022-05-01 . subscription . The Independent . Harris . Beth . July 31, 2000 . December 19, 2018.
  3. Web site: Agassi Out of L.A. Tennis; Spadea May Withdraw Next . Los Angeles Times . Gutierrez . Valerie . July 25, 2000 . December 19, 2018.