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Pete Sampras: Why I won’t coach on the pro tour

Published on April 19, 2016September 1, 2019 by cc344Leave a comment

Tennis great Pete Sampras evaluates his successors at the top of the men’s game and tells Open Court why he’s happy to stay at home. Source: CNN

Pete in India for the Iptl

Published on December 7, 2014August 29, 2019 by cc344Leave a comment

Pete Sampras and Roger Federer on the plane to India. Pete is scheduled to play against Pat Rafter and Goran Ivanisevic.

New Home for Pete Sampras & Family

Published on March 30, 2014August 29, 2019 by cc344Leave a comment

Tennis ace Pete Sampras and his gorgeous wife, actress Bridgette Wilson, just dropped $5,996,000 for the Bel Air estate recently owned by actor Albert Brooks.

Located on over 2 acres, featuring mature trees and lots of privacy, the property is accessed via a long, gated private drive. The 5,100 square foot home is entered through the dramatic living room, which features 20 foot high wood-paneled ceilings, skylights and massive glass walls that blur the distinction between the spacious home and the lush property surrounding it. The family-friendly home has 3 bedrooms (and a maid’s), and the master suite has its own sitting room and his-and-her baths and closets.

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Pete Sampras Interview at the Australian Open

Published on January 24, 2014September 1, 2019 by cc344Leave a comment

Pete Sampras has arrived in Melbourne and will be presenting the trophy to the winner in Sunday’s final. During the presscon, he was asked on the GOAT, tennis rivalries and if he is interested in coaching other players.

Transcript of the interview is also available below:

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Pete with Baby Gimelstob

Published on December 23, 2013 by cc344Leave a comment

NO, Pete and Bridgette do not have a new baby. The baby on the picture is Justin Gimelstob’s son, who was on set during the interview with Pete.

Watch out for Pete’s interview on Tennis Channel’s “Holding Court”.

Pete Sampras to present 2014 Australian Open trophy

Published on October 3, 2013 by cc344Leave a comment

Dual champion Pete Sampras will make a rare grand slam appearance to present the Australian Open men’s trophy in January, when a total prizemoney purse of $33 million will be shared among the world’s tennis elite.

Sampras, the reclusive 14-time major singles winner who claimed the Norman Brookes Challenge Cup in 1994 and 1997, has been enticed to return to Melbourne Park for the first time since his farewell appearance in 2002. Next year will mark the 20th anniversary of his first success.