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Pete Sampras talks to Jim Hill

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What Pete thinks about Twitter

An old clip of Pete sharing his opinion about Twitter. Tweet … Read entire article »

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Pete at the World Team Tennis Event

July 11, 2011 – Tennis legends Pete Sampras and Billie Jean King brought out the crowds Saturday night for a World Team Tennis match at the Tennis Club at Newport Beach. The Newport Beach Breakers lost the match in overtime to the New York Sportimes, but everyone seemed to have a good time anyway. The intimate Breakers stadium, next to Fashion Island, holds 1,200 seats. Only 125 tickets went unsold. The night raised thousands of dollars for Hoag Hospital’s diabetes center. More at OC Register Tweet … Read entire article »

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Pete Sampras to join “Li Na & Friends” in Wuhan, China

Beijing, July 9 (ANI): Li Na, who became the first Asian-born player to win a singles Grand Slam title a month ago, has confirmed plans to be a part of a special two-day tennis extravaganza in her hometown, Wuhan, along with superstars like 14-time Grand Slam singles champion Pete Sampras and Carlos Moya. Li will also challenge new rival and rising star, Sabine Lisicki, who had defeated her in a thrilling contest at Wimbledon. The event titled “Li Na and Friends” will be held on December 17-18, 2011, the city of Wuhan leadership and IMG has announced. Li expressed her gratitude happiness over the fact that the event would be organized in her hometown. “It has been an amazing few weeks for me and my family and I would like to thank you all … Read entire article »

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Li Na and Friends to square off with Sampras and others at two-day tennis event in Wuhan

Beijing, July 9 (ANI): Li Na, who became the first Asian-born player to win a singles Grand Slam title a month ago, has confirmed plans to be a part of a special two-day tennis extravaganza in her hometown, Wuhan, along with superstars like 14-time Grand Slam singles champion Pete Sampras and Carlos Moya. Li will also challenge new rival and rising star, Sabine Lisicki, who had defeated her in a thrilling contest at Wimbledon. The event titled “Li Na and Friends” will be held on December 17-18, 2011, the city of Wuhan leadership and IMG has announced. Li expressed her gratitude happiness over the fact that the event would be organized in her hometown. “It has been an amazing few weeks for me and my family and I would like to thank you … Read entire article »

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Samprasfanz’ Paver

Thanks to the donations of the members of Samprasfanz, we have been able to collect sufficient funds for a yellow bronze paver to be laid in the Pete Sampras Neighborhood at the Avenue of Aces, located on the grounds of the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center. List of Donors: Beverly Fitzgerald Gloria Boone Joan Gardner Harrison Hill Philip Ip Andre Fischer Bernie Lin Kathy Davies Cynthia Smith Patricia Rogler Sally Stanton Cherry Chan Georgia Christoforou Ann Organisciak Joy Parker For more information about this USTA project, visit here Should anyone visit the grounds of the US Open, please send us a picture of the paver! Tweet … Read entire article »

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