Andre Agassi was my rival in the '90s, and I think as we got older we sort of transcended the game. He was probably the best player I ever played over my career. There's a list of players that were tough, but Andre, certainly, he was the most unique. Pete Sampras 90sagassiandre share on social
People know me. I'm not going to produce any cartwheels out there. I'm not going to belong on Comedy Central. I'll always be a tennis player, not a celebrity. Pete Sampras belongcartwheelcelebrity Change image and share on social
I never wanted to be the great guy or the colorful guy or the interesting guy. I wanted to be the guy who won titles. Pete Sampras colorfulgreatguy Change image and share on social
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 matchrackettalk Change image and share on social
There's always one shot that I can rely on when I'm not hitting the ball that well, is my serve. Pete Sampras ballhitrely Change image and share on social
I can't just wake up and watch TV and do nothing. I need a day off working out, seeing the wife, play a little golf, see my kids. Pete Sampras daygolfkid Change image and share on social
I've been into golf, trying to get into the gym to stay somewhat fit. I've got two boys now, they're active kids. Pete Sampras activeboyfit Change image and share on social
When you retire you want to get as far away as possible from the game for a couple of years. Pete Sampras couplegameretire Change image and share on social
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. Pete Sampras backbelievechange Change image and share on social