Pete Sampras
Pete Sampras
Petros "Pete" Samprasis a retired American tennis player and former world No. 1 regarded as one of the greatest players 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"...
NationalityAmerican
ProfessionTennis Player
Date of Birth12 August 1971
CityPotomac, MD
CountryUnited States of America
I have fond memories of being involved in the event as a player, and now to be involved as an owner should be equally rewarding. Our investment group believes that even though this event is already the most attended event outside of the Grand Slams it has the potential to reach even greater heights, and there is not a better place for that to happen than at the Indian Wells Tennis Garden.
Clay will be the toughest surface for Roger. If things go right, if the weather's right, I think he can win it.
This is more about just getting myself a little busier and focused on something I used to be good at. It's time this year to do a little more. Last year, I was kind of floating along.
He moves great, does everything very well. He's gotten to a point that when he's not at his best, he's finding ways to win, and that separates him from the rest.
They're all very valid: Not only is he winning majors, but the way he's winning them -- with pretty much ease. He's pretty much the favorite in every major for the rest of his career.
I just had to hang in there and make sure I was dictating play,
I just believed it would be a shame to lose this tournament. To have it leave the country would have been a big blow.
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
I'm staying in shape, working out.
I'm not worried about the weekend, I'm worried about Saturday.
Retirement is a work in progress. I try to figure out my day, and what I know about myself is that I need structure.
In tennis, you can make a couple of mistakes and still win.
I didn't have a big fat Greek wedding, but I have a lot of fat Greek friends.
I'm enjoying my retirement, enjoying my life. I have two kids and a lot of my time is spent chasing these two animals.