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1. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › Pete_SamprasPete Sampras - Wikipedia

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   Pete Sampras was born on August 12, 1971, in Washington, D.C. He is the third child of Soterios "Sammy" and Georgia (née Vroustouris) Sampras. When she was 19, [4] his mother emigrated from Sparta, Greece. His father was born in the United States to a Greek father, Costas "Gus" Sampras, and a Polish-Jewish mother, Sarah Steinberg.

   • Height: 6 ft 1 in (1.85 m)
   • Retired: September 8, 2002 (last match), August 25, 2003 (official)

   • Plays: Right-handed (one-handed backhand)
   • Turned pro: 1988

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4. www.si.com › 07 › 05Pete Sampras: Where are they now? - Sports Illustrated

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   Jul 5, 2021 · Today, the great Pete Sampras is a few months from turning 50. He is within a few pounds of his playing weight of 170 lbs. He still speaks in the same slow, rolling cadences, all sheepishness and ...

5. www.britannica.com › biography › Pete-SamprasPete Sampras | Biography, Titles, & Facts | Britannica

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   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. Sampras during his career won seven Wimbledon singles championships (1993–95, 1997–2000 ...

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7. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › Pete_Sampras_career_statisticsPete Sampras career statistics - Wikipedia

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   His career win–loss record is 762–222 (77.4%). Sampras is 7–0 in Wimbledon finals and is the only male player to win 3 or more consecutive Wimbledon titles twice in his career (1993–1995, 1997–2000) . He is the first player to win 14 Grand Slam Men's singles titles, since surpassed by Federer, Rafael Nadal Parera and Djokovic.

   #	Player	Rank	Event
   1.	Tim Mayotte	8	Detroit, United States
   2.	Mats Wilander	5	US Open, New York, United States
   3.	Andre Agassi	6	Philadelphia, United States
   4.	Tim Mayotte	8	Philadelphia, United States

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8. www.bbc.com › sport › tennisWimbledon: How Pete Sampras defied injury to become 'the ...

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   Jul 9, 2020 · Getty Images. Pete Sampras kisses the Wimbledon trophy after his seventh, and final, triumph on 9 July 2000. The flashbulbs flickered and illuminated a Centre Court close to darkness. In the ...

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   How did Sampras become a tennis player?

   • Sampras took up tennis after his family moved to southern California in 1978. He immediately showed a talent for the sport, and his parents enlisted Peter Fischer, a pediatrician and amateur tennis player, to coach their son.

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   How many Grand Slam titles did Pete Sampras win?

   • They write new content and verify and edit content received from contributors. 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.

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   Who is Gus Sampras?

   • Pete’s longtime agent (and longer-time big brother), Gus Sampras, was placed in the familiar role of making an honest effort to broker an interview to only report back, go dark, finally make clear Pete’s going to pass. Politely as ever. On-brand as ever. It’s the moldiest of sports clichés, this idea of “going out on top.”

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   Who is Pete Sampras?

   • His precise and powerful serve earned him the nickname "Pistol Pete". In 2007, he was inducted into the International Tennis Hall of Fame . Pete Sampras was born on August 12, 1971, in Washington, D.C. He is the third child of Soterios "Sammy" and Georgia (née Vroustouris) Sampras.

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10. www.tennis.com › news › articlesPete Sampras retired 20 years ago at the US Open—what did he ...

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    Aug 25, 2023 · How did Pete Sampras, who retired 20 years ago at the US Open, shape the game of tennis? Learn how his record 14 major titles, his champion's spirit, and his influence on Federer, Djokovic, and Nadal.

11. www.atptour.com › en › playersPete Sampras | Overview | ATP Tour | Tennis

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    Find out the latest news, bio, rankings, activity, stats, and videos of Pete Sampras, the former world No. 1 tennis player from the United States. See his career highlights, titles, prize money, and recent results in singles and doubles.