Xavier Malisse beats Pete Sampras to retain Optima Open title

Xavier Malisse retained his Optima Open title with a hard-fought victory after saving one match point in a thrilling final against Pete Sampras at the Royal Zoute Tennis Club in Knokke-Heist.

[@tswrench]

The "X-man." Xavier was a super talent that, for one reason or another, underachieved while on tour. Always loved watching him play, though.

[@penssmell997]

1:47 literally the worst approach shot I could ever imagine Sampras hitting

[@AlexTapisevic]

9 years younger tho...

[@pablotupone4190]

Malisse leave the deserts!!!! jajaja