American tennis player who won 14 Grand Slam singles titles, including seven Wimbledon championships.
Background
Born in Washington, DC, and raised in California, Sampras turned professional in 1988 and won his first Grand Slam at the 1990 US Open at age 19.
Career
He won seven Wimbledons, five US Opens, and two Australian Opens, and reached the 1992 French Open quarter-final, his best result at Roland Garros. He retired in 2002 after winning the US Open.
Style of play
A right-handed serve-and-volleyer with a fast first serve and athletic finishing at the net, Sampras was particularly dominant on grass during the 1990s.
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