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