When I committed to playing a little tennis in some exhibitions, it was the best thing for me. It got me in shape. It got me out of the house. It got me doing something I love to do. Pete Sampras commitexhibitionhouse Change image and share on social
Golfers are forever working on mechanics. My tennis swing hasn't changed in 10 years. Pete Sampras changeforevergolfer Change image and share on social
If Davis Cup was a little bit less or once every two years, I would be more inclined to play. But the way it is now, it is too much tennis for me. Pete Sampras bitecupdavis Change image and share on social
I've worked hard my whole life, since I was a little kid. But now it's a point in my life now where I can just enjoy it, but at the same time I still need to work. Pete Sampras enjoyhardhave Change image and share on social
It's not easy to retire at 31. In one respect I was glad I was done. But after a few years of having fun, I got a little restless. When you're 33, 34, and you don't have a focus, you can get kind of lost. As a man, you feel a little bit unfulfilled. Pete Sampras biteeasyfeel share on social
The difference of great players is at a certain point in a match they raise their level of play and maintain it. Lesser players play great for a set, but then less. Pete Sampras differencegreatlesser Change image and share on social
I don't look at myself as a historical icon, but the reality of it is, yeah, I am playing for history now. Pete Sampras historicalhistoryicon Change image and share on social
It is nice to walk out on a court to have it packed. Pete Sampras courtnicepack Change image and share on social