31.   Van Roost was playing her third final of the year after picking up the Aukland title and losing in Hobart.

32.   For Stark, this will be his third singles final in the ATP tour.

33.   For Stark, this will be his third singles final on the ATP tour.

34.   His win spoiled local hopes for a third consecutive final between Sampras and fellow American Andre Agassi.

35.   However, Pierce soon rediscovered the touch which had defeated top seed Monica Seles earlier in the week, lining up her third final of the year.

36.   But Pierce soon rediscovered the touch which had defeated top seed Monica Seles earlier in the week, lining up her third final of the year.

37.   Enqvist will be playing his third ATP Tour final of the year.

38.   The third final is also in Melbourne, if needed, on Wednesday.

39.   Then a draw with Iran and wins over Iraq and Thailand put the Saudis into their third successive finals.

40.   It was the third final between the US pair this year.