| Name | Peter Sampras |
| Nickname(s) | `Pistol` Pete |
| Date of birth | 12th August 1971 |
| Place of birth | Washington, D.C. USA |
| Sun Sign | Leo |
| Family | Father : Sam (Soterios)-> Aerospace engineer for the Department of Defense. Mother : Georgia-> Homemaker Brother : Gus-> Current assistant Tournament Director at Scottsdale ATP Tour Event. Elder sister : Stella->(won 1988 NCAA doubles at UCLA)current Head coach there. Younger sister : Mario Wife : Bridgette Wilson |
| Career | Tennis professional |
| Residence | Previously stayed in Tampa, Florida from spring 1998 until 1999. He now lives in songwriter Kenny G’s Benedict Canyon ex-home (in Los Angeles) which he bought for close to its $2.9 million asking price. Built in 1976 and later re-modeled, the Country English-style home has three bedrooms and 5 1/2 baths in more than 5,000 square feet. The home also has a recording studio,gym,pool and, of course, a tennis court. The home is on 1 1/2 acres. |
| Debut(Turned Pro) | 1988 |
| Plays | Right Handed |
| Titles | 45 |
| Majors | 8 |
| Grand Slam Titles | 14 |
| Current Coach | Paul Annecone |
| Past Coaches | Pete Fischer, Joe Brandi, Tim Gullickson,John Austin, Robert Lansorp. |
| Trainer | Todd Snyder |
| Former Trainer | Pat Etcheberry |
| Practice Facility Location | Saddlebrook Resort, Wesley Chapel, Florida |
| Idols | Rod Laver, Ken Rosewall |
| Current Shoes | Nike Air Meadow Mesh Supreme |
| Racquet | Wilson Pro Staff Original |
| Favorite Music | Anything from Led Zeppelin to Cat Stevens |
| Favorite Food | Italian food and pasta |
| Favorite Book | Catcher in the Rye |
| Favorite Pastime | Playing golf (handicap 10) and watching any sports on TV (fan of Formula One racing and NBA) |
| Most Convenient thing he has done | Rented a Cessna Citation 10 jet to make personal traveling easier. |
| His Definition of “Success” | “Reaching your potential. I’ve been successful, but there are still challenges for me” |
| Quote on Wimbledon court | “This is the best court in the world, this is my home away from home.” |
| Favorite Quality | His ability to laugh at himself. |
| Least favorite Quality | His impatience |
| Movie that made him cry | Titanic. |
| Movie that made him laugh | There’s something about Mary. |
| Strengths | Aggressive serve, killer forehand and staying power |
| Sponsorships | Nike, Wilson, Movado, Ray Ban, Babolat |
| Interesting facts about him | -No.1 player in world from 1993-98; Youngest ever U.S.Open men’s champion (19 years,28 days) in 1990; -His win at U.S.Open in 2002 gave him 14 grand slam singles titles for his career, more than any other male player; -Has won 2 Australian Opens (1994,97), 7 Wimbledon’s (1993,94,95,97,98,99,00) and 5 U.S. Opens (1990,93,95,96,2002); -Career money leader on ATP Tour; -The only pro to ever serve more than 1,000 aces in a single season; - Became the first American man to win an Olympic Gold medal in singles (1996) since Vincent Richards in 1924. |
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