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Sunday, June 26, 2011

History - Pete Sampras




Petros "Pete" Sampras
14 Grand Slam - Singles

Pete Sampras has been known as a "King of Swing"

Pete started playing tennis at the age 7. By age 11, he already had his opportunity to play and practice with his tennis idols.Joining as tennis professional tournaments at the age of 16. His Wimbledon winning titles are listed below:

WIMBLEDON WINNERS LIST:  Men’s Singles Champions, Open Era

Year     Country     Champion     Country          Runner-up            Finals Score

1993     USA          Pete Sampras     USA         Jim Courier            7–6(7–3), 7–6(8–6), 3–6, 6–3
1994     USA          Pete Sampras     HRV         Goran Ivaniševi?     7–6(7–2), 7–6(7–5), 6–0
1995     USA          Pete Sampras     DEU         Boris Becker           6–7(5–7), 6–2, 6–4, 6–2
1997     USA          Pete Sampras     FRA         Cédric Pioline          6–4, 6–2, 6–4
1998     USA          Pete Sampras     HR      Goran Ivaniševi?  6–7(2–7), 7–6(11–9), 6–4, 3–6, 6–2
1999     USA          Pete Sampras     USA           Andre Agassi        6–3, 6–4, 7–5
2000     USA          Pete Sampras     AUS        Patrick Rafter      6–7(10–12), 7–6(7–5), 6–4, 6–2

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