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The only person that I have met, that I have ever been in awe of, is Eddie Vedder.

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Pete Sampras
Age: 53
Born: 1971
Born: August 12
Tennis Player
Washington
District of Columbia
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There's always one shot that I can rely on when I'm not hitting the ball that well, is my serve.
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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.
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I can't just wake up and watch TV and do nothing. I need a day off working out, seeing the wife, play a little golf, see my kids.
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I've always led a pretty simple life, with few extravagances. The money in tennis never drove me.
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I don't think it really matters, who plays first. Whatever they do, they do.
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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.
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I think the image of golfers is terrific, and rightly so.
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There should be more of an off-season in the game. I think you need to have less tournaments, more of a break at the end of the year so guys can recover.
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I guess I get my strength from my legs, which are also important in tennis.
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I'm staying in shape, working out.
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Media access to us is more regulated than in golf.
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Golfers are forever working on mechanics. My tennis swing hasn't changed in 10 years.
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I let my racket do the talking. That's what I am all about, really. I just go out and win tennis matches.
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I feel much more respected in Europe than I do in the States from the press and from the people. Americans expect me to win every match I play.
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Players aren't quite as intimidated by my name.
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Success is walking out of here with the title, and anything less is not good enough in my book.
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Tennis is seen all around the world if I am home or anywhere in the country, United States, people will stare.
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I admire the way golfers handle themselves. But tennis players are a lot younger, as a rule. There aren't many teenagers on the golf tour.
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People watched the Masters. It was a huge event. It was at The Garden. Now that it is over here in Europe, it has lost a little bit of popularity in the States.
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A champion is suppose to hate to lose, and it wasn't like I was ever crazy about the idea. But I learned to deal with losing without having my spirit or confidence broken, which would help immensely over time, not just in the big picture but even in specific matches when I found myself in a jam. Fear of losing is a terrible thing.
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