Pete Sampras
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Sampras in 2008
Full namePetros Sampras
Country (sports) United States
ResidenceLake Sherwood, California, U.S.
Born(1971-08-12)August 12, 1971(age 50)
Washington, D.C., U.S.
Spouse(s)
Bridgette Wilson
(m. 2000)
Children2
Height6 ft 1 in (1.85 m)
Turned pro1988
RetiredSeptember 8, 2002(last match)
August 25, 2003(official)
PlaysRight-handed (one-handed backhand)
CoachPeter Fischer (1980–1989)
Joe Brandi (1989–1991)
Tim Gullikson (1992–1995)
Vitas Gerulaitis (1994 Rome)
Paul Annacone (1995–2001)
Tom Gullikson (2001–2002)
José Higueras (2002)
Paul Annacone (2002)
Prize moneyUS$43,280,489
  • 5th all-time in earnings
Int. Tennis HoF2007(member page)
Singles
Career record762–222 (77.4%)
Career titles64 (9th in the Open Era)
Highest rankingNo.1(April 12, 1993)
Grand Slam singles results
Australian OpenW(1994, 1997)
French OpenSF (1996)
WimbledonW(1993, 1994, 1995, 1997, 1998, 1999, 2000)
US OpenW(1990, 1993, 1995, 1996, 2002)
Other tournaments
Tour FinalsW(1991, 1994, 1996, 1997, 1999)
Grand Slam CupW(1990, 1997)
Olympic Games3R (1992)
Doubles
Career record64–70 (47.76%)
Career titles2
Highest rankingNo. 27 (February 12, 1990)
Grand Slam doubles results
Australian Open2R (1989)
French Open2R (1989)
Wimbledon3R (1989)
US Open1R (1988, 1989, 1990)
Team competitions
Davis CupW(1992, 1995)