Pete Sampras Tennis 97 (1997)

Platforms: DOS
Where to get it: My Abandonware

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How it feels

a responsive, challenging tennis sim with crisp controls and arcade-like pacing that mirrors real matches.

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About

Released in 1997 for DOS platforms, *Pete Sampras Tennis '97* is an entry in the Sports Interactive series focused on tennis simulation. The title features pro player Pete Sampras and was published by Infogrames Entertainment SA under their EA Sports brand division.

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