21.   The two Americans have battled in three major finals this year in a rivalry that has become one of the best individual duels in sports.

22.   Williams improved with every match at the U.S. Open before getting drubbed in her first major final.

23.   With the Davis Cup tie over, Sampras and Agassi will resume their rivalry that has seen them contest three major finals this year.

24.   His experience in a major finals should prove important for coach Dimitar Penev.

25.   Eleven teams had previously fallen foul of the changing room hoodoo since major English domestic finals were switched to the Welsh capital following the closure of Wembley.

26.   Eyles, who has figured in every recent major final except one, had a poor day.

27.   Netherlands won a topsy-turvy match over USA to reach another major final.

28.   Since major English domestic finals were switched to the Welsh capital following the closure of Wembley, the winning team has always come out from the north dressing room.