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. Old Sampras 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 Title Won Australian Open Ranked #1 in World
Defended Wimbledon Title Won U.S. Open Ranked #1 in World
Won U.S. Open Ranked #1 in World
Won Wimbledon Title Won Australian Open Ranked #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