Sampras

Sampras, for perhaps the only time in his life, tried to use his influence. He walked up to the hostess and asked for a table.

Federer said he learned that Sampras was coming late Saturday. He said that he actually felt nervous when Sampras entered the Royal Box.

Asked whether he would travel to the All England Club this year, Sampras replied: "We'll sort of see what happens. "

Two weeks past his 32nd birthday, Sampras spoke before a US Open farewell ceremony saying he has no desire to make a comeback.

Although it was an exhibition, Federer, who's 10 years younger than Sampras, needed all of his strength for the victory.

The problem was that Sampras wasn't willing to abandon his reserve in exchange for understanding.

Sampras brought cheers from the crowd at Seoul's Olympic Tennis Arena as he fired down two fierce aces in his first service game.

Although now playing only senior tour and exhibition tennis, Sampras is striking the ball as well as ever.

The company spent a lot of money in winning the support of stares like Pete Sampras, Tiger Wood, and members of Brazil's soccer team.

Open tonight, and a lot of people wonder why Sampras won't make more of the event, allow himself to be more elaborately feted.

Some may find this disappointing. but I find it to be utterly true to who Sampras is.

In his obsessive pursuit of Sampras's record number of grand slam victories, Federer had crashed into the muscled wall of Nadal.

Wimbledon champion Pete Sampras has cast doubts over his appearance in the upcoming set of Davis Cup matches.

but I find it to be utterly true to who Sampras is.

The balding Sampras proceeded to break his opponent's serve and then moved 4-2 ahead courtesy of a delightful drop shot.

It's the latter that Sampras might be proudest of, because it bespeaks an entire philosophy of the game, tennis as ethic.

And Tim Henman was unfortunate to be playing at the same time as Pete Sampras, who twice accounted for his Wimbledon semi final defeats.

"Sorry Pete, " Andy even joked with Sampras who sat in the Royal Box during the incredible display of world class tennis.

Laver, the player usually invoked in this discussion along with Sampras, isn't willing to go that far.

Sampras' serve was just too good and his composure too cool.

After the family moved to sunny California when Sampras was seven, it became apparent that he was a tennis prodigy.

Federer took advantage of those to break Sampras' serve and take the first set 6-4.

The victory tied him with Pete Sampras for most Grand Slam victories (14).

Last week he organized another involving Andre Agassi, Pete Sampras, Nadal and Martina Navratilova and raised $1 million.

But then, Sampras has never wanted to be seen. He only wanted to be great.

Sampras is publicizing the theft which took place three weeks ago in the hope that someone might provide a new lead.

Top seed Sampras went on to capture the title with victory over No. 2 Agassi in the final.

Sampras defeated Andre Agassi at the 2002 U. S. Open before retiring the following year with the most grand slam wins in tennis history.

Juan Martin's U. S. Open victory over Federer has often been compared to the Safin-Sampras match of 2000.

Ask Pete Sampras, Boris Becker, or Goran Ivanisevic where their power comes from and they'll say their legs, hips, and shoulders.

Do you feel now if you stay fit and healthy that you can eclipse the records of Borg and Sampras here at the All England Club?

Nole: As a tennis player, I had my idol and it was Pete Sampras.

But Sampras is retiring in graceful self-control.

His $30 million in career prize money is second all-time, behind Pete Sampras.

The press always found Sampras difficult to render precisely because he was so moderate and well-regulated.

Q. Talking about legends, in 2003 you beat Pete Sampras in Wimbledon.

Bonds didn't recognize him, and Sampras, shyly , didn't introduce himself.

The world No. 1's thrilling victory denied Federer a chance to equal Pete Sampras's record of 14 grand slam titles.

If you stay world No. 1 after RG, you'll beat Sampras' all-time record of 286 weeks.

Michael Chang went down to Sampras in the third set.

Sampras arrived fashionably late, during a changeover break, with the score 2-1 for Roddick at 2: 15 p. m. local time.

"He's a friend, a great player, a good guy, " Sampras said.

The simple answer is that Sampras doesn't need it.

Sampras has made himself invisible since his victory in last year's U. S. Open.

Sampras The legendary tennis star holds a record 14 grand slam titles and more than $43 million US dollar in prize money.

Sampras and Agassi met in last year's final.

Sampras held the No. 1 ranking on the Association of Tennis Professionals from 1993 to 1998.