Who did Federer lose to in 2001 Wimbledon?

Pete Sampras
Pete Sampras was the four-time defending champion, but he lost in the fourth round to 19-year-old Roger Federer.

Who won the 2001 men’s Wimbledon championship?

Goran Ivanišević
Goran Ivanišević won the title, defeating 2000 runner-up Pat Rafter in the final in five sets. Ivanišević had previously been runner-up three times (1992, 1994 and 1998), but had fallen to number 125 in the world by 2001 and had only entered the 2001 tournament after being granted a wild card.

How many times did Federer play Sampras?

Perhaps the vast majority of the people reading this article are fortunate enough to have seen both Pete Sampras and Roger Federer play, although never against each other in their prime. These two geniuses clashed only once, at the 2001 Wimbledon, when the Swiss prevailed in five sets in the round of 16.

What did Sampras say about Federer?

In a recent conference call, Pete Sampras said that Roger Federer doesn’t see true serve and volley players, and no one could beat him in his prime. “I think one thing Roger doesn’t see on grass is a true serve-and-volleyer, someone that’s willing to come in and put pressure on him, make him pass and return.

Has Tim Henman beaten Federer?

Henman then reached his first final since 2004 at the AIG Open in Tokyo, losing to Roger Federer, 6–3, 6–3.

Who won Wimbledon 2000?

It was the third Grand Slam tennis event of the year. Pete Sampras won his fourth consecutive Wimbledon title, defeating Pat Rafter in the final. It was also his last Wimbledon title. Lindsay Davenport was unsuccessful in her title defence, being defeated by Venus Williams in the women’s final.