The United States, led by Pete Sampras and Michael Chang, won a fourth title at the World Team Cup, beating Germany by30in Dusseldorf, Germany. Sampras, ranked No.1 in the world, defeated Michael Stich, 64, 62, and Chang clinched the title by downing Carl Uwe Steeb, 63, 76 (7-5), in the clay court ¢vent. In the meaningless doubles match, Richey Reneberg and Patrick McEnroc defeated Stich and Patrik Kuhnen, 64, 63. The United States team received $450,000 from the $1.75 million team event, which was a warm up for the French Open. Despite being cheered by a crowd of 7,800, Steeb wasn’t able to hang Onto a 52 lead in the second set tie breaker, as the ninth ranked Chang reeled off five straight points.
Article extracted from this publication >> May 28, 1993
