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Petros Sampras (born August 12, 1971), best known as Pete Sampras is an American former world No. 1 tennis player. His professional career began in 1988 and ended at the 2002 US Open , which he won, defeating his longtime rival Andre Agassi in the final.
Jul 5, 2021 · Hoping to rekindle memories of Sampras before they fade like an old photo, the longtime tennis writer Steve Flink recently wrote a book titled, fittingly, Pete Sampras: Greatness Revisited.
The career of American former tennis player Pete Sampras started when he turned professional in 1988 and lasted until his official retirement in August 2003. During his career Sampras played in 265 official tournaments and won 64 singles titles, including 14 titles at Grand Slam events.
Jul 9, 2020 · In the middle of Wimbledon's greatest stage was Pete Sampras. He had just been crowned the greatest men's tennis player of all time. Often inscrutable, the American welled up as the...
Official tennis player profile of Pete Sampras on the ATP Tour. Featuring news, bio, rankings, playing activity, coach, stats, win-loss, points breakdown, videos, and more.
Apr 25, 2024 · Pete Sampras (born August 12, 1971, Washington, D.C., U.S.) is an American tennis player whose exceptional all-around game enabled him to win 14 Grand Slam singles titles, a record among male players until 2009, when it was broken by Roger Federer.
Sep 11, 2015 · At 19 years and 28 days, Pete Sampras went from anonymity to global superstar after he became the youngest US Open champion in history. The legendary American, his allies and rivals, reflect on the first of his 14 major titles.
Apr 12, 1993 · Official tennis bio information on Pete Sampras including personal and professional info.
When Sampras defeated Agassi to win the 2002 US Open, Sampras became the fifth oldest champion in history at 31 years, 27 days, and the oldest since his idol Rod Laver (31 years, 1 month) in 1969. The Potomac, Maryland native groomed his game in Rancho Palos Verdes, California at the Jack Kramer Tennis Club.
Aug 12, 2021 · The third turns 50 today. Pete Sampras won 14 Grand Slam singles titles and finished as year-end No. 1 a record six straight times. Of Sampras’ 14 majors, two were bookends to a brilliant career.
