"Made in France."
Lyon, Sunday December 1, 1991, 5.44 pm Chalk face, determined gaze, meticulous gestures, Guy Forget poses the final point against Pete Sampras, a moving epilogue of a stunning weekend.
He finishes struck down, his arms outstretched.
In tears.
Before being swallowed by a party team, then dancing on accomplice shoulders.
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"A sparkling France drinks the Davis Cup"
, headlines the
New York Times
after seeing its stars, Andre Agassi and Pete Sampras die out.
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