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When you struggle winning matches all year and you don't really get into a groove or rhythm, you just can't expect to just come in here and have it click.
Pete Sampras
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Pete Sampras
Age: 53
Born: 1971
Born: August 12
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Washington
District of Columbia
Petros Sampras
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