What nationality is Pete Sampras?
American
Pete Sampras/Nationality
Is Pete Sampras Greek?
Sampras’s mother was born in Greece and his father was born in the United States to a Greek father and Jewish mother. On September 30, 2000, Sampras married American actress and former Miss Teen USA Bridgette Wilson.
Who won French Open in 1993?
Sergi Bruguera
1993 French Open – Men’s Singles
| Men’s Singles | |
|---|---|
| 1993 French Open | |
| Champion | Sergi Bruguera |
| Runner-up | Jim Courier |
| Final score | 6–4, 2–6, 6–2, 3–6, 6–3 |
Is Pete Sampras retired?
2002
Pete Sampras/Career end
After his surprising win at the 2002 U.S. Open, Sampras did not play in another tournament and in 2003 officially retired from professional tennis.
Is Andre Agassi Persian?
Andre Agassi was born in Las Vegas, Nevada, to Emmanuel “Mike” Agassi, a former Olympic boxer from Iran and American Elizabeth “Betty” Agassi (née Dudley). His father is of Armenian and Assyrian heritage.
Did Federer beat Sampras?
On 2 July 2001, with world number one Sampras, then aged 29, expected to win a fifth straight Wimbledon title, Roger Federer claimed a stunning victory in the fourth round. It was a breakthrough moment for a young man who has gone on to usurp his hero’s remarkable record at SW19.
Who won 1999 Women’s French Open?
Steffi Graf
Steffi Graf defeated Martina Hingis 4–6, 7–5, 6–2 to win the Women’s Singles tennis title at the 1999 French Open.
How many Roland Garros has Federer won?
Roger Federer
| Singles | |
|---|---|
| Australian Open | W (2004, 2006, 2007, 2010, 2017, 2018) |
| French Open | W (2009) |
| Wimbledon | W (2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012, 2017) |
| US Open | W (2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008) |
When did Henri Leconte play his last Davis Cup match?
In total, Leconte played for France’s Davis Cup team for a total of 13 consecutive years, compiling a 41–25 record. He compiled a doubles record of 17–5 and was undefeated with Guy Forget (11 wins), winning his last 14 doubles matches (from March 1985 to July 1993). Leconte won his final top-level singles title in 1993 in Halle.
How did Pete Sampras influence the game of tennis?
Sampras style and demeanor influenced future generations according to opponent Sammy Giammalva, as he stated in the book “Facing Sampras”: “I think Pete transformed – in a subtle, silent way – the attitude of the game and the attitude of the best players,” said Giammalva who played Pete in Philadelphia.
How many Grand Slam titles did Pete Sampras win?
Sampras won 14 Grand Slam singles titles during his career, which was an Open Era record at the time of his retirement: seven Wimbledon, two Australian Opens and a joint Open Era record five US Open titles. He won 64 singles titles in total.
When did Henri Leconte become a professional tennis player?
Leconte first came to the tennis world’s attention as an outstanding junior player who won the French Open junior title in 1981. He turned professional that year and won his first career doubles title at Bologna, and his first top-level singles title the following year, 1982, in Stockholm.
