Pete Sampras: Hall of Fame Induction Speech, 2007

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  • @stannnleee3440
    @stannnleee3440 3 ปีที่แล้ว +48

    Class act! Pete Sampras is the BEST!!!

    • @johnnieto9979
      @johnnieto9979 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      THE.BEST.EVER.IS.ROGER.RAFA.NOVAK

  • @jerrysmith8436
    @jerrysmith8436 3 ปีที่แล้ว +54

    That was cool. Pete Sampras was the best server to ever play the game of tennis. I became emotional with him. Pete Sampras the Great One. Stay safe and Bcool.

    • @terrycarthy4433
      @terrycarthy4433 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      His emotion is pretty touching ; gee he could play ! Here in Melbourne, Australia, we often saw him at his very best (regularly in brutal and tough January heat). Great memories of a fabulous career.

    • @davidcampelo
      @davidcampelo 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      That's Serena!

    • @estelamugnaini5579
      @estelamugnaini5579 ปีที่แล้ว

      Cuántas emociones contenidas, no pude evitar las lágrimas, serás por siempre un referente del tenis, una leyenda. Qué daría por retroceder en el tiempo y verte jugar nuevamente. Inolvidable Pete. Gracias por tantas emociones y alegrías. Feliz vida junto a tu hermosa familia ❤❤❤❤ Un abrazo desde 🇦🇷 👏👏👏👏👏👏

    • @pt-7890
      @pt-7890 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

      B cool? 😂😂😂😂wtf? Cringe

  • @simi751218
    @simi751218 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

    back then, about 20 years ago, I thought that his play was boring because it seems like serve and volley so easy. but now I think I was so lucky to be able to watch him live play against Agassi, Chang, Safin...

  • @flavieflo848
    @flavieflo848 2 ปีที่แล้ว +34

    What a beautiful and emotinal speech ; thank you Pete for everything ; you're the best tennis player !

  • @atarumoroboshi75
    @atarumoroboshi75 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    Simply the greatest...❤❤

  • @jamessupplee7289
    @jamessupplee7289 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Pete played such a beautiful and powerful type of tennis. Looking at his hardcourt matches, I miss how much bigger a role volleying used to have. Amazing ability at the net to anticipate the other's shot.

  • @siberia500
    @siberia500 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    Well said. Humble and GREATfull. Nothing more and nothing less. Thank You. 👏👏👏👏👏👏👏

  • @EndoftheTownProductions
    @EndoftheTownProductions 3 ปีที่แล้ว +60

    The greatest fast court player in the history of the game!

    • @nicolofolgori4256
      @nicolofolgori4256 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Novak Djokovic and Roger Federer: 👊🏻

    • @dheemanchakravorty7960
      @dheemanchakravorty7960 3 ปีที่แล้ว +10

      @@nicolofolgori4256I do not agree. For fast courts it is Sampras! As much as I am Adie hard fan of Djokovic he is not the first one
      There was one before Novak and thta is Pistol Pete Sampras. We do not have fast courts either in Wimbledon or US open anymore. I would love to see Novak countering the greatest serve of all time in fast courts and Federer competing with his aggressive brand of tennis against the super aggressive tennis of Sampras in all of their primes. In fast courts for me Pete is all time winner.

    • @Rauliki_U_u
      @Rauliki_U_u 3 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      true, the best for me too.

    • @mtklaric
      @mtklaric 3 ปีที่แล้ว +8

      Sampras IS The best fast court tennis player ever! Agreed!

    • @martinlepage2763
      @martinlepage2763 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@nicolofolgori4256 tellement pas

  • @timos5587
    @timos5587 3 ปีที่แล้ว +42

    He is a really human!! Best of the bests!!

    • @jerrysmith8436
      @jerrysmith8436 3 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      You're correct my brother, stay safe.

  • @terencewinters2154
    @terencewinters2154 3 ปีที่แล้ว +51

    He was not known to be emotional on the court but people show it at different times in different ways .

    • @anauticalgate5496
      @anauticalgate5496 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      We should all show as much love & gratitude to our parents.

  • @saz6950
    @saz6950 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Such a wonderful human being Pete is , it comes from the Family.

  • @neinsager3236
    @neinsager3236 2 ปีที่แล้ว +16

    He is the best in my book. Don't care much about the others who came after him.

    • @adamthomas8205
      @adamthomas8205 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Same. He retired as the best ever.

  • @sajidmunir864
    @sajidmunir864 3 ปีที่แล้ว +30

    Truly the greatest tennis player , so humble yet so brutal on court with the fastest services

  • @evelyngatchalian6918
    @evelyngatchalian6918 3 ปีที่แล้ว +43

    Pete made me love tennis because of his amazing talents and attitude when on the court. He's so beautiful to watch play - so precise, fluid and very calculated . . . without any air of arrogance.

    • @jerrysmith8436
      @jerrysmith8436 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Nice true comment Evelyn. Stay safe Sister.

    • @Rauliki_U_u
      @Rauliki_U_u 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      x2 I go to write the same thing, you've summed it up perfectly 👌

    • @MariaE99
      @MariaE99 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      very true!

  • @capricorno2214
    @capricorno2214 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    great champion, great man with a big heart, pistol Pete

  • @Kidgloves1984
    @Kidgloves1984 2 ปีที่แล้ว +13

    Very nice speech, another ace by Pete Sampras!

  • @drrossdc
    @drrossdc 2 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    Was more of an Agassi fan growing up
    but Pete Sampras was an all time great and class act. It was a pleasure to watch him play.

  • @stephencarlsbad
    @stephencarlsbad 2 ปีที่แล้ว +28

    Its amazing to see such an admirable champion so vulnerable and shining the spotlight on his support system/family rather than just himself. Love it!

  • @abdallahbastouri554
    @abdallahbastouri554 3 ปีที่แล้ว +11

    For me the greatest and most powerful tennis player

  • @krishnagondhea7428
    @krishnagondhea7428 หลายเดือนก่อน

    He loves his family deeply. So deeply. I feel envious. Such a blessed individual

  • @rennubhamidipati
    @rennubhamidipati ปีที่แล้ว +4

    I admire Pete’s strength for speaking about Tim. The way he toughed it out there at the end was powerful. Even though I grew up on Fed and Rafa I always watched Pete’s documentaries and matches as a kid. I was amazed at how relatable of a guy he seemed to be; humble but hungry. Sure he’s #4 on the slams list but no doubt he’d give the big 3 trouble regardless of the surface in todays game. You’re a legend Pete, thank you 💯

  • @adamthomas8205
    @adamthomas8205 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    My favorite player and the best to me. When he retired he was the GOAT.

  • @amirsharf5507
    @amirsharf5507 3 ปีที่แล้ว +11

    great man great player

  • @DavidCooper-cb4zp
    @DavidCooper-cb4zp 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Pete really loves his family...and I think it's great! What a great guy.

  • @toddalexander5517
    @toddalexander5517 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    What a winner. This man embodies success in life. God bless. Even though your competition days are over, you have plenty to offer our society. Keep that winning spirit until the God of our days calls you home.

  • @John-Stater10
    @John-Stater10 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    I love you Pete ….You are the best…I miss your game

  • @garygill9322
    @garygill9322 3 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    This is probably the only video that I have seen with zero dislikes. There is humanity after all.

  • @gnarfish5555
    @gnarfish5555 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Beautiful!!

  • @rajramjit1755
    @rajramjit1755 3 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    Love this guy even more now.

  • @ratso4443
    @ratso4443 2 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    Wow, so moving. Bravo Pete.

  • @balat77
    @balat77 3 ปีที่แล้ว +13

    OMG.. such an emotional speech 🙌🏻. Pete, to my memory did not show this side when he was playing.

  • @beverlyreid2924
    @beverlyreid2924 2 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Pete Sampras my one and only tennis player that I admire

  • @RichardSalmon-p8s
    @RichardSalmon-p8s 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Just phenomenal Pete. Sending love, thanks and strength to you and your family

  • @brettrobertson2538
    @brettrobertson2538 3 ปีที่แล้ว +12

    such a class act

  • @jamessupplee7289
    @jamessupplee7289 3 ปีที่แล้ว +9

    It makes a person's heart full to see a man who loves the game of tennis so much, played with class, respected his opponents, and moved with such wonderful balance on grass and hard courts. A great thing about TH-cam videos we get the chance to continue to be in awe of amazing shot making and serving by this giant of the game.

  • @sarahnez3444
    @sarahnez3444 2 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    This Legend's serve was like watching a beautiful form of ballet ❤ he would lift the foot, ball on the middle of the racket, one look at his opponent, then that beautiful backward bend...and wack the ball, which would usually end up being the Perfect Ace 🥎

    • @terrycarthy4433
      @terrycarthy4433 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Sampras could really bang, just a brute. Loved his game.

  • @ptej348
    @ptej348 ปีที่แล้ว

    That was such a beautiful speech by my all time favourite tennis player the great Pete Sampras! Love you Pete and thank you for all the memories. God bless you!

  • @ericsandu9400
    @ericsandu9400 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Very, very, human Pete.
    God bless you !

  • @Lava1964
    @Lava1964 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I was not expecting this level of emotion from Pete Sampras.

  • @patriciasalcedo7931
    @patriciasalcedo7931 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Que hermoso y emotivo discurso; gracias Pete por todo; Para mi eres el mejor tenista de todos los tiempos....y siempre será así

  • @jaseayathorai3762
    @jaseayathorai3762 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Wow! So emotional. Paul Annacone was a gentle player for sure.

  • @Squab1972
    @Squab1972 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    An amazing player, Pete Sampras is in a class of his own

  • @rajramjit1755
    @rajramjit1755 3 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    Part of the bloodline of classy tennis players.

  • @sharinemours6856
    @sharinemours6856 23 วันที่ผ่านมา

    I love Pete's character: I prayed for him so much I felt like his mother.😄 I knew he'd make # 14 when it looked like he would not. I even wrote him a 1 time letter that God would help him do it and with my many, many prayers of belief behind him. It was God's will to finish his career WELL and finish STRONG. I am now 90 yrs but won't forget the many years of joy in watching the "Good Guy" Win for God.

  • @MariaE99
    @MariaE99 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    I love him my first idol!

  • @jamesfennell5768
    @jamesfennell5768 3 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    "The General "..Awesome Player

  • @spartan7911
    @spartan7911 3 ปีที่แล้ว +19

    He is the greatest Greek decent tennis player ever!

  • @MrOsmanaujiram
    @MrOsmanaujiram 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    This guy just made me cry wth

  • @media626
    @media626 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    I despised Pete Sampras because he beat every player I liked. Then he went on to marry my biggest crush. They hate gathered. Then time went by, and I grew to love and admire Pete and everything he brought to the game. He is the embodiment of all the characteristics of a player I value. Love you Pete Sampras!

  • @ShyP3rson
    @ShyP3rson 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Randomly found a link to this on Twitter. So glad I did. Blown away.

  • @yoyoyojeremy
    @yoyoyojeremy หลายเดือนก่อน

    I love you Pete

  • @jamesbedugraham8056
    @jamesbedugraham8056 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Sampras has had great siblings.
    Third out of four children
    Simply amazing.
    Only in America can someone be in Tennis

  • @January.
    @January. 3 ปีที่แล้ว +10

    I wish he had a clone ❤️

  • @susannewiesinger5465
    @susannewiesinger5465 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    World class ❤️❤️❤️

  • @aleksandarfrick2656
    @aleksandarfrick2656 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    As a hard core Novak fan i will said that nobody can't beat Sampras in his peak mode . Not Novak , no Raffa , no Federer .

  • @John-Stater10
    @John-Stater10 7 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Pete You are the Greatest player ever of all the time….

  • @gustavomachado6089
    @gustavomachado6089 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Legend!

  • @mtklaric
    @mtklaric 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

    the best offensive player ever alongside McEnroe! for the new generation, from 2006 onwards, nobody plays a real offensive game as Sampras and other greats from the 90s and before

  • @lizzsandersjordanfelix5044
    @lizzsandersjordanfelix5044 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    With his fine self 😍

  • @jennypillay6109
    @jennypillay6109 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Absolute best

  • @Mitch-z1t
    @Mitch-z1t 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

    even the big 3 looked up to this guy and rightfully so

  • @francoisedellsperger5541
    @francoisedellsperger5541 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Pete tu es tellement vrai et magnifique ! Tu reste pour moi le meilleur joueur de tous les temps !!! Ton émotion est vraie ! Ça fait 32 ans que je te connais et je te suis toujours avec autant de plaisir ! Merci pour tous ces beaux moments partagés avec nous 👍🤗🤗🤗 I love you 💜 pour tout ce que tu as partagé 🙏🙏🥰😘

  • @Johnny_island
    @Johnny_island ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I know Pete is the most emotional tennis player in history. That is why he is my role model and the most beloved by tennis fans. He is the true champion of all time.

  • @nate1593
    @nate1593 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Taking notes Nick?
    Thought not don't worry

  • @al1976-v7m
    @al1976-v7m ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Where is this Hall of Fame, in Wimbledon? Love his honesty, and wow, he truly bottled up his emotions for years.

  • @JohnAlex-zx8jd
    @JohnAlex-zx8jd ปีที่แล้ว

    Born seventy one and gentlemen thruout❤😂

  • @prosenjitbanerjee7490
    @prosenjitbanerjee7490 ปีที่แล้ว

    Both sampras and Roger Federer r great persons

  • @yuvankarthik2562
    @yuvankarthik2562 ปีที่แล้ว

    🎉❤

  • @Rowlph8888
    @Rowlph8888 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Ironic that Pete retrained young to get a one-handed backhand, due to advice.That probably cost him more slams and maybe the French Open, but on the other hand, it made him the first incredibly elegant tennis player, where everything looked like it was poetry in motion.Roger Federer, carried this even further, and I say the same with him, that it probably cost him more grand slams as a two-handed backhand is superior, on balance, it gives you far more control, which is on balance, better than the reach advantage you get with one hand.The only exception to this is Stan, who is probably the strongest tennis player to ever live, in terms of upper body, and can hit a harder and well controlled, one-handed backhand, more than any two-handed in history

  • @kyleklontz3214
    @kyleklontz3214 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Can we talk about how beautiful Bridget is!

  • @oldick7013
    @oldick7013 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Quelle classe quelle humilité, c'est ça les légendes du sport comme Borg...

  • @esammohamed1053
    @esammohamed1053 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    He is facilitating

  • @Zenoandturtle
    @Zenoandturtle 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Don’t know about you folks but that was as alpha as it gets..

  • @9teen66
    @9teen66 ปีที่แล้ว

    Sampras was a class act, through and through,on and off the court.He carried himself with almost unmatched grace and competitive spirit & set up a bar for players like Federer,Nadal and Djokovic. They actually saw those 14 slams as the guide and eventually ended up competing against one another. Sampras's serve stays at the top as the most beautiful stroke in the history of the game. What a great memory watching him lift 2000 Wimbledon in front of his parents.

  • @balajay8921
    @balajay8921 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    I loved Pete Sampras so much that I hated Roger Federer... Haven't watched a live tennis match since US Open 2002.

  • @aamirparvez7943
    @aamirparvez7943 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    For me he remains the GOAT. Had there been a 22 grand slam target then...he would have been there.

  • @risiateb
    @risiateb 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Why do they always have the VIP guests sitting in the 🌞?

  • @martinlepage2763
    @martinlepage2763 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    THE GREASTEST

  • @romario2166
    @romario2166 ปีที่แล้ว

    Pete was an artist on the court. Without Sampras there is no Federer, Nadal or Djokovic.

  • @tomsd8656
    @tomsd8656 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    I think McEnroe's speech was the best. Very long, but people didn't mind. I couldn't quite understand the almost 90% strongly emotional content of Pete's speech. I would expect that as he mentioned his late coach, but it seemed every single thing he mentioned broke him emotinally. It's pretty odd.

  • @jasonzaremba4551
    @jasonzaremba4551 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Fuckin Ayyyy....REALLY ???? WHAT'S....WITH ...THE CONSTANT CRYING ? WHO DIED THIS TIME PETE 🤔

  • @Summon256
    @Summon256 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Funny and coincident how this happened only two years before Federer would break his slam tally record! Hah

  • @ricepaddies1
    @ricepaddies1 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    just go bald. its cool

  • @donq2957
    @donq2957 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Worst crocodile tears. I bet he really was a jerk but I like how he carries himself on the court.

    • @naysayer1238
      @naysayer1238 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Pshew, I hope you upvoted yourself so that there aren't TWO absolutely psychotic imbeciles out there.

  • @jackdanielss
    @jackdanielss 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    What a blubbering mess. No wonder he has basically been a hermit since retirement

  • @jasonzaremba4551
    @jasonzaremba4551 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Hey Pete....time to let the hair GO !!!! Pretty embarrassing 😳.....Andre did it 👍

    • @waynelee7421
      @waynelee7421 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Andre had no choice. It fell out from all the peroxide he constantly used to dye his hair blonde.

    • @Rauliki_U_u
      @Rauliki_U_u 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      what an ugly comment friend, maybe in another video if it was correct, but not in this one.

    • @SonateSonate
      @SonateSonate 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@waynelee7421 take a look at Agassi's father and brother: his hair loss is hereditary.

  • @johniii8147
    @johniii8147 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Well that was awkward

    • @michelez715
      @michelez715 3 ปีที่แล้ว +29

      No, it wasn't awkward at all. It was touching to see so much feeling coming from someone who was usually described as emotionless. Several years after Tim Gullikson's death, it still breaks him up. And what a great tribute to Paul Annacone.
      To me, Pete's tears show how deep his emotions run. No, he didn't let it all hang out on court, as some players do, he's a private person, but I love his sincerity and genuineness.

    • @jerrysmith8436
      @jerrysmith8436 3 ปีที่แล้ว +8

      @@michelez715 such a perfect comment Michele. Right on time. Stay safe my Sister.

    • @michelez715
      @michelez715 3 ปีที่แล้ว +14

      @@jerrysmith8436 Thanks, Jerry. I've been a tennis fan for decades now. Sampras remains the best player I've seen, and the epitome of sportsmanship and good conduct.

    • @Rauliki_U_u
      @Rauliki_U_u 3 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      @@michelez715 Best comment 👌

    • @beverlyreid2924
      @beverlyreid2924 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      ​@@michelez715 that's true

  • @Mystipaoniz
    @Mystipaoniz 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Love this guy!