Sampras reached the semifinals of the Australian Open in early 2000 (falling to the eventual champion Agassi in a five-set match) and won the Ericsson Open in Key Biscayne, Florida for the third time in March.
Sampras reached the semifinals of the Australian Open in early 2000 falling to the eventual champion Agassi in a five-set match, as he tore his hip flexor during that match while spoiled Sampras' career high 37 ace effort. Pete won the Ericsson Open in Key Biscayne, Florida for the third time in March.