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Pete Sampras, the iconic tennis champion and holder of 14 Grand Slam titles, redefined excellence on the court with his unparalleled skill, athleticism, and mental toughness. From his dominant serve to his graceful shot-making and unflappable demeanor, Sampras' reign as the world's top-ranked player for a record 286 weeks solidified his status as one of the greatest tennis players of all time and a role model for aspiring athletes around the world.
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"If Davis Cup was a little bit less or once every two years, I would be more inclined to play. But the way it is now, it is too much tennis for me."

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"When you retire you want to get as far away as possible from the game for a couple of years."

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"People know me. I'm not going to produce any cartwheels out there. I'm not going to belong on Comedy Central. I'll always be a tennis player, not a celebrity."

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"The difference of great players is at a certain point in a match they raise their level of play and maintain it. Lesser players play great for a set, but then less."

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"It is nice to walk out on a court to have it packed."

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"Where I fall down is my short game. I don't practice enough, and when I have to take a half swing from 50 yards out, that's trouble."

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"For so long people have just taken what I do for granted. It is not easy to do year-in, year-out, to win Grand Slams and be No. 1."

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"I am going to hold serve the majority of the time. It is nice to have a little time to return serve."

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"Tennis is seen all around the world; if I am home or anywhere in the country, United States, people will stare."

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"I let my racket do the talking. That's what I am all about, really. I just go out and win tennis matches."

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