Andre Agassi was my rival in the '90s, and I think as we got older we sort of transcended the game. He was probably the best player I ever played over my career. There's a list of players that were tough, but Andre, certainly, he was the most unique.

Sampras did not advance past the quarterfinals in his next three tournaments although he did record wins over world number 79 Jim Courier in their first career match-up and world number 8 Tim Mayotte. Tennis career


Early life and career
Pete Sampras was born in Potomac Maryland and is the third child of Sammy and Georgia Sampras.

During his 14-year tour career he won 14 Grand Slam singles titles and became recognized as one of the greatest tennis players of all time. 1 player Jimmy Connors. 1.