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.

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.