Pete Sampras Quotes

Pete Sampras — American Athlete born on August 12, 1971,

Petros "Pete" Sampras is a retired Greek-American tennis player and former world No. 1 widely regarded as one of the greatest in tennis history. He debuted on the professional tour in 1988 and finished his career at the 2002 US Open, which he won, defeating rival Andre Agassi in the final. He was particularly esteemed for his precise serve, earning the nickname "Pistol Pete"... (wikipedia)

The difference of great players is at a certain point in a match they raise their level of play and maintain it. Lesser players play great for a set, but then less.

In tennis, you can make a couple of mistakes and still win. Not in golf. I played three rounds in that Tahoe event, and I was drained. Mentally, not physically.

People wrote me off, but I believed in myself. I got the confidence back, and it grew and grew. I won my first major and my last at the place that changed my life.

All I cared about in tennis was winning.

I could be a jerk and get a lot more publicity, but that's not who I am.

Pete Sampras Quotes

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