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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.

Pete Sampras

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Pete Sampras
Age: 53
Born: 1971
Born: August 12
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I'm not worried about the weekend, I'm worried about Saturday.
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