Sampras wins CTCA Championships

SURPRISE, Ariz. - Pete Sampras won the CTCA Championships for his third Champions Series victory of the year, beating Jim Courier 8-7 (4) on Saturday night. Sampras increased his lead in the series standings to 300 points over Courier after six of 12 events. Sampras advanced to the final with a 6-3 victory over Michael Chang, while Courier topped Mats Wilander 6-3 in the first semifinal.