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- Pete’s parents could not stand the pressure of his 1990 US 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 still plays with the same 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