61.   The top-ranked Sampras pulled out of the Barcelona Open last week with an aching back and would make his return to the circuit in Rome.

62.   He won most of the early rounds despite an aching back.

63.   World number one Steffi Graf wanted more of a challenge for her injured back while Ivan Lendl got more of a test than his aching back could handle.

64.   John Daly, who dropped off the PGA Tour to rest his aching back, said he does not miss the circuit and is enjoying a rest.

65.   She said the break gave her aching back a rest, and improved her patience.