Post on 17-Dec-2015
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By: Rachel Ostrom
Pete Sampras was born in Washington D.C.
Parents were Sam and Georgia Sampras
Sampras family moved to Palos Verdes, California
Pete began playing a lot of tennis
Pete learned the solid serve and volley tactic that became what he was later known for.
16 Yrs. OldSampras professional
career began
First Grand Slam Win
Beat Andre Agassi Ivan Lendl John McEnroe
Won IBM World Championship
Won Wimbledon Title Won U.S. Open Set a new ATP Tour
record, became the first player to serve over 1000 aces in a season.
Ranked #1 in World
Defended Wimbledon TitleWon Australian OpenRanked #1 in World
Defended Wimbledon TitleWon U.S. OpenRanked #1 in World
Won U.S. Open
Ranked #1 in World
Won Wimbledon TitleWon Australian OpenRanked #1 in World
Defended Wimbledon Title Ranked #1 in World
Defended Wimbledon Title
Married actress Bridgette Wilson
Won U.S. Open
Pete Sampras Officially Retired