Samprasfanz

Written with heart-felt thanks for the years of nail biting, breathtaking, floor pacing, cover my eyes because I can’t bear to watch, jubilant, tearful, beaming with pride memories to the greatest tennis player of all time……….Pete Sampras. Thanks for the memories Pete! Isn’t it funny how things happen, isn’t it funny how things go, Isn’t it funny they never appreciated you until you no longer showed? Isn’t it funny they didn’t acknowledge your serve and volley game, Isn’t it funny now they’re saying without you the sport is not the same? Isn’t it funny how they’re lining up to shout your accolades and praise, Where were they for the past 12 years during your glory days? Isn’t it funny they labeled you boring, and refused to acknowledge your feats, Isn’t it funny how they almost wallowed in your … Read entire article »

They said you should retire You should call it a day Proved so much already What else was there to say Thirteen titles in the bag A place in history What’s left to play for Just bow out gracefully But you knew yourself better You know you are The Best You’ve got your 14th title You’ve passed your toughest test Well done, Pete Champion of Champions Bravo Pete You’re a real Superstar That’s why you’re ahead And others are where they are Oh-oh-oh You showed them Pete Showed you could do it Talent and grit Took you right through it When you’re on a roll You just rock, Pete, you rule! When you’re on a roll You just rock, Pete you rule Tweet … Read entire article »

Proof, If More Proof Were Needed, That Pete Sampras Is The Greatest Tennis Player Of Them All By: Cynthia Smith (UK) Those who love and admire Pete Sampras had been through a painful and difficult period after his historic victory at Wimbledon 2000, with his failure to add to his 63 titles for more than two years. Of course it must have been even harder for Pete, but as the months went by I found myself torn between the old excited anticipation when he was going to play and the increasing dread that he might lose again. I kept telling myself that people endowed with genius don’t suddenly lose it – Pete couldn’t have forgotten how to play great tennis. But what had become of this formerly peerless champion? Where was … Read entire article »