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Pete Sampras: A Champion's Mind
Pete's
autobiography written with Peter Bodo will be available on June 10, 2008.
“Consider this book Sampras’ 15th Grand Slam. A thoroughly compelling read
that–apart from retracing a gilded sport career–really probes the ‘hard
drive’ of a champion. It’s as if all the emotion and insight that Sampras
sometimes seemed reluctant to express during his playing days comes spilling
forth.”
—Jon Wertheim, Senior Writer, Sports Illustrated and SI.com
"As the title says, this is a remarkable look into a champion's mind,
and maybe one of the best tennis memoirs ever. Pete captures the pressure
a player feels once he's reached the top. He puts us next to him on the
court, and we get a clear sense of what made him extraordinary: he was supremely
determined, dedicated to learning the strengths and weaknesses of his opponents,
and committed to never ever yielding a point easily. Pete wrote this book
the way he plays tennis: full-out."
—Rod Laver
“Even playing at a high level, it’s hard to know what the experience of
winning–and trying to stay on top–is like for another competitor. We all
react so differently to pressure, to the glow of the spotlight. It is brutally
hard to stay grounded, and yet this wonderfully candid book shows that it
was Pete’s rare ability to compartmentalize and draw strength from his family
that allowed him to reach the sport’s pinnacle. Whether championships are
in your past or just live in your dreams, you’ll learn a lot from Pete’s
story.”
—Monica Seles
"Pete Sampras was always able to rise to the occasion, winning so
many big matches at the biggest events. This book provides the reader a
glimpse into Pete's remarkable career and how he was able attain his vision
of being the best player in the world. We can all benefit from the insight
he offers."
—Roger Federer
The BlackRock Tour of Champions is an ATP senior tennis circuit. To be
eligible to compete, players must have been either a World No. 1 during
their competitive playing careers, a Grand Slam singles finalist, or a singles
player in a victorious Davis Cup team; and they should have retired from
the ATP circuit.
Matches are played in a round robin format in 3 sets, with the 3rd set taking
the tiebreak format.
Pete Sampras - Roger Federer at Madison Square Garden, NY
Watch the internet broadcast of the match between the two tennis greats.
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Congratulations Pete on Your Induction to the Tennis Hall of Fame
"I embrace the quiet way and I walked the high road as best as I could.
Above all, I wanted to represent myself, my family, and the game in a way
in which we could all be proud of.
"So as I take my place among the greatest players of all time here
in the Hall of Fame, I stand before you both humble and grateful. I'm a
tennis player, nothing more and nothing less. It's more than enough for
me, it always has been, I thank you,"
- Pete Sampras, Hall of Fame Induction, July 14, 2007
Pete Sampras has also won the Champions Cup in Boston
and in his ancestral homeland Greece.
The Champions Cup in Boston was Pete's first competitive tennis match since
winning the US Open in 2002. En route to his victory, he routed Petr Korda
6-1 6-2, steamrolled past Tim Mayotte 6-2 6-1, dominated John McEnroe 6-3
6-4 to face againt Todd Martin in the finals. Pete faced three matchpoints
against Martin, but the champion prevailed 6-3, 5-7, 11-9 (TB).
The trip to Athens was special for Pete. Not only did he win his second
Champions Cup, it was also his first visit to his ancestral homeland. "It's
special being here, seeing my heritage," said Sampras, whose mother
was born in Greece. "I plan on being back."
Pete's 14th Grand Slam
From his debut in the professional tennis in 1988 until the time he
formally retired in 2003, Pete Sampras had accumulated a record 14 Grand
Slams titles. While each and every title was memorable, none was sweeter
than the last one, the 2002 US Open Championship. [Read
more]
Pete's
autobiography written with Peter Bodo will be available on June 10, 2008.
