Pete Sampras Quotes

A collection of quotes by Pete Sampras.

Pete Sampras is a retired American professional tennis player who is widely regarded as one of the greatest tennis players of all time. He was born on August 12, 1971, in Washington, D.C. Sampras began playing tennis from a young age and quickly displayed exceptional talent.

He turned professional in 1988 and had a remarkable career that spanned over a decade. Sampras achieved great success on the tennis court, winning a total of 14 Grand Slam singles titles, including a record-breaking seven Wimbledon championships. He also won five US Open titles and two Australian Open titles.

Known for his powerful serve and versatile playing style, Sampras dominated men's tennis throughout the 1990s. He held the world No. 1 ranking for a total of 286 weeks, which was a record until it was surpassed by Roger Federer in 2012. Sampras is also known for his rivalry with Andre Agassi, with the two often competing against each other in epic matches.

In 2003, at the age of 31, Sampras decided to retire from professional tennis. Since then, he has remained involved in the sport through various endeavors, including coaching and exhibition matches. He has also been inducted into the International Tennis Hall of Fame and continues to inspire aspiring tennis players around the world with his legacy of excellence on the court.

It's not easy to retire at 31. In one respect I was glad I w

It's not easy to retire at 31. In one respect I was glad I was done. But after a few years of having fun, I got a little restless. When you're 33, 34, and you don't have a focus, you can get kind of lost. As a man, you feel a little bit unfulfilled.

Pete Sampras

Respect

The difference of great players is at a certain point in a m

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.

Pete Sampras

Competition

I let my racket do the talking. That's what I am all about,

I let my racket do the talking. That's what I am all about, really. I just go out and win tennis matches.

Pete Sampras

Tennis

It's not my place to tell you whom to vote for, to take any

It's not my place to tell you whom to vote for, to take any political stand, to tell you what religion to believe in. I'm an athlete. I can influence certain things, but when I see other athletes and celebrities telling you whom to vote for, I actually get a bit offended.

Pete Sampras

Religion