Posted on: October 07th, 2003
Sampras Joins Tennis Magazine
- petepage[October 7, 2003] Pete Sampras is getting back into Tennis. The 14-time Grand Slam champion, who officially concluded his career on the opening Monday of the U.S. Open, has become an investor, partner and special consultant to Tennis Magazine.
Sampras' new role is his first post-retirement corporate commitment. He also works with the Tennis Channel.
"Tennis Magazine has always been the leader and the pulse of the industry," Sampras said in a statement. "It's definitely a way for me to remain involved in tennis while helping to grow and improve the sport. I share the vision of Tennis' owners Bob
Miller and George Mackin, and I look forward to this partnership."
The 32-year-old Sampras contribute articles and instructional pieces to the publication and will be a presence in Tennis Magazine's corporate and marketing efforts.
"We are honored to have Pete join us at Tennis and we are eager to begin working with him," Miller said. "Pete's insights into the sport and his passion for the game will be tremendous resources for our readers and advertisers."
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