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Sampras pulls out of Wimbledon
May 16, 2003 11:48 IST
Fourteen-time Grand Slam winner Pete Sampras may have played his last singles match after he withdrew from the French Open and Wimbledon, according to a Los Angeles Times report on Thursday. The former world number one has not played since beating Andre Agassi to lift the US Open last September and despite entering several tournaments this season he has pulled out of each one. "I'm not 100 per cent going to close the door," Sampras told the Los Angeles Times. "But I know what it takes to be competitive -- the training and preparation and the seven-day-a-week dedication -- and I'm just not there right now." It had been rumoured that the 31-year-old American would make a final appearance at Wimbledon, a tournament he has won seven times, before retiring. Sampras has won 64 ATP titles, has a 762-222 record and earned more than $43.2 million in his career.
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Sub: pete
pete pistol is slowly moving into history.one of the greatest all time greats,pete has done wonders for the game.the greatness and sporting spirit of this ...
Posted by santosh
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Sub: Oh NO NO No
Sampras please come back atleast for wimbledon for your genuine supporters. wishing you good health
Posted by Naveen
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Sub: We miss You Sampras
A Gentleman at Court and the only player who have broken several Milestones. But still is a Mystery why sampras need to pull out from ...
Posted by Anson George Varghese
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Sub: greatest Grass court player
Pete Sampras simply is the best grass court player. The attitude he displays at wimbledon is amazing. Would have Loved to see the old war ...
Posted by Ashish Jaokar
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Sub: Sampras...plz dont leave us so soon.
Hey Pete, I am one of your greatest fans. I just cant imagine a grand slam mathc of yuors that i havent watched and followed ...
Posted by Prasad
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