Pete Sampras
Pete Sampras is a retired American tennis player, widely regarded as one of the greatest players in the history of the sport. Born on August 12, 1971, in Washington, D.C., Sampras turned professional in 1988 and dominated men's tennis throughout the 1990s. He is known for his powerful serve and exceptional volleying skills, winning a total of 14 Grand Slam singles titles, a record at the time of his retirement in 2002. Sampras's most notable achievements include winning Wimbledon seven times and the US Open five times, and he was ranked world No. 1 for a total of 286 weeks. His rivalry with players like Andre Agassi helped elevate the popularity of tennis during his era.
Born on Aug 12, 1971 (54 years old)
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Countries Mentioned
| Country | Mentions | Sentiment | Dominance | + Persistence | x Population | = Reach | x GDP (millions) | = Power |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 2 | 6.00 | 0.08% | +0% | 67,886,011 | 56,267 | $2,700,000 | 2,238$ |
| Thailand | 1 | 9.00 | 0.11% | +0% | 69,799,978 | 75,870 | $505,000 | 549$ |
| Serbia | 1 | 6.00 | 0.07% | +0% | 8,737,371 | 6,378 | $55,000 | 40$ |
| Totals | 4 | 146,423,360 | 138,515 | $3,260,000 | 2,827$ |
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Each country's color is based on "Mentions" from the table above.
Recent Mentions
United Kingdom:
Pete Sampras's match was attended by Bill Clinton during his presidency.
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United Kingdom:
Pete Sampras was on five slams at the same age as Alcaraz.
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Serbia:
Pete Sampras is mentioned as one of Novak Đoković's idols during his formative years in tennis.
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Thailand:
Pete Sampras is a former tennis champion who used Wilson Pro Staff and won 14 Grand Slam titles.
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North Macedonia:
Pete Sampras had a series of six major tournaments with Sergi Bruguera in the 1990s.
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Uruguay:
Estol mentioned Pete Sampras as another notable figure from Bollettieri's academy.
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Israel:
Pete Sampras is a former American tennis player known for his classic style and rivalry with Agassi.
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Montenegro:
Pete is also among the elite players who have achieved three consecutive titles at Wimbledon.
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Uruguay:
Pete Sampras is one of the few players to have achieved a consecutive triplet at Wimbledon.
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United Kingdom:
Pete Sampras is known for his efficiency on the court and is one of the legends of tennis.
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