Pete Sampras


Guide Note: Peter “Pete” Sampras is a former world number 1 tennis player and a member of the International Tennis Hall of Fame

Fast Facts:

  1. Born: August 12, 1971
  2. Birth Place: Washington, D.C.
  3. 14 Grand Slam men's singles titles in 52 appearances
  4. Finished as number 1 for six consecutive years
  5. Member of the International Tennis Hall of Fame
  6. 64 Singles Titles

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Pete Sampras Timeline

    • August 12, 1971: Born in Washington D.C., USA
    • 1988: Turns pro
    • 1990: Defeats John McEnroe, and Andre Agassi to become the youngest men's champion at the age of 19 years and 28 days
    • April 1993: Becomes world number 1 for the first time
    • 1994: Wins ESPY award for Outstanding Men's Tennis Performer for the first time
    • 1995: Wins Wimbledon for the third consecutive year
    • 1996: Wins U.S. Open (tennis) for the fourth consecutive year
    • 1998: Stays number 1 for the sixth consecutive years
    • 1998: Wins his fifth Wimbledon title
    • 2000: Wins record-breaking 13th Grand Slam
    • 2001: Fourth round loss to Roger Federer at Wimbledon ends his 31-match winning streak at Wimbledon
    • 2002: Claims his 14th Grand Slam title at the U.S. Open (tennis)
    • August 2003: Announces retirement
    • January 17, 2007: Inducted into the International Tennis Hall of Fame

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