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June 30, 2003

The only Grand Slam that eluded him was the French Open. A serve and volleyer by trade, Sampras never managed to come to grips with the red clay of Roland Garros.

In 2001, after working to improve his play on clay by hiring a new coach, and with different training, he suffered a disappointing loss in the first round of the French Open. Thereafter, things started to go steadily downhill.

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