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Chang Outlasts Courier at HSBC Champions Event

Written by Washingtonian Staff | Published on September 26, 2011
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Chang Outlasts Courier at HSBC Champions Event
Chang Outlasts Courier at HSBC Champions Event

Pete Sampras had a hard time getting his first serves in all night long. Photograph by Kyle Gustafson

Chang Outlasts Courier at HSBC Champions Event
Chang Outlasts Courier at HSBC Champions Event

Sampras’s serve and volley game, which relies heavily on his serve, was also affected. Photograph by Kyle Gustafson

Chang Outlasts Courier at HSBC Champions Event
Chang Outlasts Courier at HSBC Champions Event

Michael Chang’s newfound power game overwhelmed the competition on Friday. Photograph by Kyle Gustafson

Chang Outlasts Courier at HSBC Champions Event
Chang Outlasts Courier at HSBC Champions Event

Sampras seemed a step slow during his time on the court. Photograph by Kyle Gustafson

Chang Outlasts Courier at HSBC Champions Event
Chang Outlasts Courier at HSBC Champions Event

Agassi’s forehand still packs plenty of punch. Photograph by Kyle Gustafson

Chang Outlasts Courier at HSBC Champions Event
Chang Outlasts Courier at HSBC Champions Event

Agassi used his groundstrokes to move Courier all over the court but he had problems delivering the knockout punch. Photograph by Kyle Gustafson

Chang Outlasts Courier at HSBC Champions Event
Chang Outlasts Courier at HSBC Champions Event

Courier reacts to an Agassi winner. Photograph by Kyle Gustafson

Chang Outlasts Courier at HSBC Champions Event
Chang Outlasts Courier at HSBC Champions Event

Agassi and Courier continued their storied rivalry on Friday. Photograph by Kyle Gustafson

Chang Outlasts Courier at HSBC Champions Event
Chang Outlasts Courier at HSBC Champions Event

Courier pounces on a volley. Photograph by Kyle Gustafson

Chang Outlasts Courier at HSBC Champions Event
Chang Outlasts Courier at HSBC Champions Event

Agassi reacts after missing a forehand. Photograph by Kyle Gustafson

Chang Outlasts Courier at HSBC Champions Event
Chang Outlasts Courier at HSBC Champions Event

At one point, Courier gave his racket to a ball girl and told her to get out there in his place. Photograph by Kyle Gustafson

Chang Outlasts Courier at HSBC Champions Event
Chang Outlasts Courier at HSBC Champions Event

Chang overpowered Courier in the final. Photograph by Kyle Gustafson

Chang Outlasts Courier at HSBC Champions Event
Chang Outlasts Courier at HSBC Champions Event

Chang was the night’s surprise winner. Photograph by Kyle Gustafson

Chang Outlasts Courier at HSBC Champions Event
Chang Outlasts Courier at HSBC Champions Event

Jim Courier stretches for a backhand volley. Photograph by Kyle Gustafson

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