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Pete Sampras is professional tennis player who was formerly ranked number one in the world. With fourteen Grand Slam titles, Sampras was ranked in the World Top 10 for twelve straight years.
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Fast Facts
- Born: August 12, 1971
- Birth Place..: Washington DC
- Began playing tennis at the age of seven
- Handed: Right
- 14 Grand Slam men's singles titles in 52 appearances
- Finished as number 1 for six consecutive years
- Inducted into the Tennis Hall of Fame in 2007
- 64 Singles Titles
- Married to Bridgette Wilson
- Has one son Christian Charles
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Sampras Career Highlights
Pete Sampras turned pro in 1988 and by the age of 19, became the youngest men's tennis champion at the U.S. Open. While Sampras found himself on top, a loss to Stefan Edberg in 1992 forced the young tennis player work harder. By 1993, Sampras found himself ranked number one in the world.Pete Sampras: The King of Swing -
Sampras Awards
Sampras won numerous awards throughout his professional career including the Jim Thorpe Tennis Player of the Year award in 1993, received the ATP Tour Player of the Year in 1993-1997 and was named GQ Magazine's Individual Athlete Award for Man of the Year in 2000.Pete Sampras: The King of Swing -
Quotes
"I don't know if there's one best player of all time. I feel my game will match up to just about anybody. I played perfect tennis at times, in my mind." -Pete SamprasCBS News: Sampras: 100 Percent Retired -
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YouTube: 1990 U.S. Open semi-final match vs. John McEnroe
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YouTube: 1990 U.S. Open semi-final match vs. John McEnroe
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Sampras-Martin match is postponed to a later date. Got to talk to Pete though and he was great. Even talked about the drought.
@leilarahimi | November 08, 2009 08:24 PM -
@ewalk1 what words ?? "I am Pete Sampras" lol. serving
@Butterman_Shugz | November 08, 2009 08:18 PM -
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Headed to watch Pete Sampras play an exhibition match at World of Tennis in Lakeway!
@leilarahimi | November 08, 2009 07:00 PM -
hopefully the rain holds off for the Sampras/Martin exhibition match out in Lakeway today. I'm looking forward to seeing Pistol Pete!
@jonloyens | November 08, 2009 06:26 PM
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The Netjets Showdown: Pete Sampras vs. Roger Federer - $19.95
Studio: Arts Alliance America Release Date: 04/22/2008 Run time: 180 minutes
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A Champion's Mind: Lessons from a Life in Tennis - $15.00
In A Champion’s Mind, the tennis great who so often exhibited visible discomfort with letting people “inside his head” finally opens up. An athletic prodigy, Pete resolved from his earliest playing days never to let anything get in t...
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Wimbledon 2000 Men's Final - Sampras vs. Rafter - $14.99
Pete Sampras was the king of Centre Court throughout the 1990s, and looked to continue his championship streak into the new millennium as he faced 12th seeded Australian Patrick Rafter in the 2000 Men's Final at Wimbledon. Sampras had a fai...
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Legends of Wimbledon - Pete Sampras - $14.99
Legends of Wimbledon: Pete Sampras is a fascinating insight into the Wimbledon career of arguably the greatest Men¹s Champion of all-time.This documentary follows the journey of the seven times winner from his inauspicious debut in 1989 ...
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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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View All Pete Sampras Questions (23) | Ask a QuestionWhat is your favorite Pete Seeger song? (5 Answers)When he was part of the Weaver's - with "Goodnight Irene" read moreWho do you think is the best tennis player of all-time, Pete Sampras or Roger Federer? They both have 14 grand slam titles. (2 Answers)Comparing stats, you see that Sampras has 64 career singles titles, including the 14 majors. His overall singles record is 735-201. Federer has 59 career singles titles, with 14 majors. ... read moreFederer or Nadal? (4 Answers)g'day Philipy, Thank you for your question. I will go for Federer. He has had an extra days rest and had a straight set win over Roddick. http://sports.inquirer.net/breakingnews/breakingnews/view/20090131-186683/Verdasco-marvels-at-Nadals-skill It has ... read moreDoes anyone remember that show on Nick called Pete and Pete?yes! The two red heads.. Was an awesome show, I remember watching it growing up.. I also liked the show are you afraid of teh dark! read more
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Pete Sampras Vital Stats
- Mahalo's Guide to Professional Tennis
- ATPTennis.com: Tour Profile
- Height: 6 ft 1 in
- Weight: 170 lb
- Turned pro: 1988
- Retired: 2002
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Pete Sampras Merchandise
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