• Pete Sampras
• Venus Williams

Michael Andretti, CART Auto Circuit

• Pete Sampras would be my prediction for a victory at the U.S. Open because he is the player that exhibits excellence on the most consistent basis, year in and year out.
• I think Venus Williams will do well at the US Open because she is on such an incredible winning streak.

Bill Belichick, Head Coach, New England Patriots

• Andre Agassi
• Venus Williams

Lindsay Benko, 2000 Olympic Swim Team Captain

• If Pete (Sampras) can go the entire tournament without injury, he should win; if not, Pat Rafter has my vote.
• I would love to see Lindsay Davenport win, but I think Venus (Williams) is too hot right now. She is my pick.

George Brett, Hall of Famer

• Andre Agassi
• Venus Williams

Quincy Carter, 2000 Heisman Trophy Candidate from the University of Georgia

• Andre Agassi - When Andre is on his game, he can beat anybody.
• Venus Williams - Venus is swinging a hot racquet now.

Joe Dumars, President of Basketball Operations, Detroit Pistons

• Gustavo Kuerten
• Venus Williams

Melissa Etheridge

• Gustavo Kuerten - Guga's hard court game is shaping up nicely this summer. He is a joy to watch and will be a threat in New York.
• Venus Williams - Venus has enjoyed a Grand Slam in London and I think New York will bring out her best.

Chad Everett, of USA Network's Manhattan, AZ

• Pete Sampras - A healthy Pete Sampras is the class of the field. Only an injury can beat him.
• Venus and Serena are the best things to happen to tennis in years. It's got to be an all-Williams final.

Christian Fittipaldi, CART Auto Circuit

• The men's side is a little easier for me to choose a winner, because, of course, I am gong to pick Gustavo Kuerten. He won the French Open this year, he's playing well, and he's Brazilian like me, so who else am I going to pick? Go Guga.

Nell Fortner, head coach, 2000 U.S. Olympic Women's Basketball Team

• Pete Sampras. He's just too good. He plays really well at the U.S. Open and I think he'll win.
• Venus Williams because I think she's one of the best athletes I've ever seen. She's tremendous and I think she's really focused right now and playing at the top of her game.

Bud Greenspan, Olympic filmmaker

• Pete Sampras
• Lindsay Davenport

Ken Griffey, Jr., Cincinnati Reds All-Star

• Pete Sampras
• Monica Seles

Greg Gumbel, CBS Sports

• Pete Sampras
• Lindsay Davenport

Tim Hardaway, Miami Heat/US Olympic Team

• Andre Agassi
• Serena Williams

James "Jimmy Jam" Harris

• Andre Agassi
• Venus Williams

Jennifer Love Hewitt

• Pete Sampras
• Martina Hingis

Jason Kendell, Pittsburgh Pirates All-Star

• Pete Sampras
• Anna Kournikova

Jason Kidd, G, Phoenix Suns/U.S. Olympic Team

• Pete Sampras - He's going to come back after missing last year.
• Venus Williams - She has Lindsay's number.

Mitch Kupchak, GM Los Angeles Lakers

• Pete Sampras
• Venus Williams

Nick Lachey, 98 Degrees

• Pete Sampras
• Venus Williams

Bill Macatee, U.S. Open Play-by-play CBS/USA Network

• Mark Philippoussis
• Venus Williams

Stephon Marbury, New Jersey Nets

• Andre Agassi
• Venus Williams

Mark McGwire, St. Louis Cardinals

• Pete Sampras
• Venus Williams

Rosie O'Donnell

• Pete Sampras
• Serena Williams

Paul O'Neill, N.Y. Yankees

• Andre Agassi - Look for him to repeat.
• Venus Williams - Venus and Serena in the finals!!!

Charles Osgood, CBS News Sunday Morning

• Pete Sampras will win because he is on his game, nobody can beat him.
• The winner of the women's singles final will be somebody named Williams.

Daniela Pestova, 2000 Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Issue Cover Model

• Even though Agassi's shoulder is bothering him I still think he will step up and defend his title. He always rises to the occasion in New York.
• There are so many great players on the women's side right now. Even though the Williams sisters are playing so well, I think Lindsay is going to take the title.

Alex Rodriguez, Seattle Mariners

• If (Andre) Agassi is playing, he will win, if not, Pete Sampras.
• Monica Seles

Nolan Ryan

• Pete Sampras
• Serena Willams

Tom Seaver, Hall of Famer

• Andre Agassi
• Venus Williams

Pauly Shore, actor/comedian

• Andre Agassi
• Venus Williams

Bruce Smith, Washington Redskins

• Pete Sampras
• Venus Williams

Pat Summitt, University of Tennessee women's basketball coach

• Pete Sampras
• Venus Williams

Amani Toomer, N.Y. Giants wide receiver

• Andre Agassi, Andre is amazing the way he has been able to overcome injuries. He will repeat.
• Venus Williams, It's time for the big sister to win the U.S. Open.

Dick Vitale, Announcer, ESPN

• Pete Sampras
• Venus Williams

Bernie Williams, N.Y. Yankees

• Pete Sampras
• Serena Williams

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