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Pete Sampras touts Roger Federer

Updated: July 6, 2012, 6:43 PM ET
Associated Press

WIMBLEDON, England -- Pete Sampras expects Roger Federer to beat Andy Murray in the Wimbledon final, allowing the Swiss star to tie two of the American's records: seven titles at the All England Club, and 286 weeks ranked No. 1.

"Personally," Sampras said with a chuckle, "I've gotten used to Roger breaking my records."

Speaking to The Associated Press via telephone from Los Angeles on Friday, Sampras called Federer "a great champion, a great player."

"I've always felt ...

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