JockBio: Pete Sampras Facts

	Pete Sampras — Facts
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Pete’s parents could not stand the pressure of his 1990 U.S. Open final and left their house mid-match to walk around the Palos Verdes Mall. They knew he won when they passed an electronics store and saw him lifting the trophy.
Pete played with the racket model he used as a junior—a Wilson Pro Staff 6.0.
Pete surprised Bridgette at their wedding when he introduced the piano player, Elton John.
Pete suffers from Thalassemia, a type of anemia common in some people of Mediterranean descent.
Pete’s older sister, Stella, was a four-time All-American in tennis at UCLA from 1988 to 1991. She won 1988 NCAA doubles title as a freshman with Allyson Cooper, and went on to play on the WTA Tour. Currently, she serves as the head coach of UCLA’s women’s tennis team.
Pete registered 144 aces o his way to the 2002 U.S. Open title.

Pete Sampras, 1996 SI for Kids