(2016) Pete Sampras: Why I won't coach on the pro tour

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  • Tennis great evaluates his successors at the top of the men's game and tells Open Court why he's happy to stay at home.
    Serena Williams announces she will 'evolve away from tennis' after upcoming US Open
    By Ben Morse
    Serena Williams has announced that she will "evolve away from tennis" after this year's US Open to focus on "other things that are important to me."
    In an article in Vogue, the 23-time grand slam winner said that, although she will try to win at the US Open, it is time for her to move "in a different direction."
    "There comes a time in life when we have to decide to move in a different direction," Williams posted on Instagram with a picture of herself on the cover of Vogue with the title: 'Serena's Farewell...I'm terrible at goodbyes.'
    "That time is always hard when you love something so much. My goodness do I enjoy tennis. But now, the countdown has begun. I have to focus on being a mom, my spiritual goals and finally discovering a different, but just exciting Serena. I'm gonna relish these next few weeks."
    The announcement comes a day after the 40-year-old won her first singles match in 430 days.
    She played her first singles match in over a year at Wimbledon in June, losing to France's Harmony Tan. Afterwards, she hinted that she could play on home soil at the US Open, which begins August 29.
    Read more: www.cnn.com/2022/08/09/tennis...
    ===
    Novak Djokovic targets Pete Sampras' year-end world No. 1 record in Vienna
    By George Ramsay
    While unable to edge closer to Roger Federer and Rafael Nadal in the grand slam leaderboard in the second half of the tennis season, Novak Djokovic is chasing one record that could see him outstrip his rivals.
    Djokovic needs to win just two matches at this week's Vienna Open to end the year as world No. 1 for the sixth time, equaling Pete Sampras' record set between 1993 and 1998.
    The Serb is currently tied with Federer, Nadal -- whom he lost to in the final of the French Open earlier this month -- and Jimmy Connors on five year-ending No. 1 accolades, securing them in 2011, 2012, 2014, 2015 and 2018.
    Read more: www.cnn.com/2020/10/27/tennis...

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  • @monstertrucktennis
    @monstertrucktennis 8 ปีที่แล้ว +578

    You've earned the right to relax, enjoy your family, and be happy Pete.Thanks for the memories!

    • @monstertrucktennis
      @monstertrucktennis 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @MUFC troll

    • @alephnull4044
      @alephnull4044 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      I think everyone has that right by default, but yeah.

    • @monstertrucktennis
      @monstertrucktennis 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@alephnull4044 everyone has the right to earn it, but yeah

    • @alephnull4044
      @alephnull4044 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      monstertrucktennis Don’t think it needs to be earned

    • @monstertrucktennis
      @monstertrucktennis 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@alephnull4044 well yeah, actually, it does. You must do the work before you can rest. No one is entitled to a free ride.

  • @attnMoFo
    @attnMoFo 7 ปีที่แล้ว +717

    The man is a millionaire and he's enjoying family life. He still loves and plays the sport at his leisure. And best of all he doesn't have to shave if he doesn't bloody want to. Sounds like a great life.

    • @blakey331
      @blakey331 6 ปีที่แล้ว +17

      Best way to retire imo

    • @munetoshiyamasaki7536
      @munetoshiyamasaki7536 5 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Shaving will hurt you skin. How come human kinds try to shave one's beards? It's supposed to protect ourselves from viruses or bacteria.

    • @csyd22
      @csyd22 4 ปีที่แล้ว +15

      A millionaire who only tips $1

    • @thegorn
      @thegorn 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Attn Jack no shaver known to man can cope with that

    • @rosm5114
      @rosm5114 4 ปีที่แล้ว +12

      @@csyd22 that's how you stay rich 😂😂😂

  • @dandinii
    @dandinii 2 ปีที่แล้ว +261

    “Thought my 14 would last forever”…Roger 20, Rafa 20, Novak 20. How lucky are we?

    • @jeffjacobson59
      @jeffjacobson59 2 ปีที่แล้ว +65

      Pete also retired at 30 and probably thought all males tennis players would ALWAYS retire around 30. Amazing how things change in just a few years.

    • @eloadventure4073
      @eloadventure4073 2 ปีที่แล้ว +14

      Novak the goat

    • @shikhargovil9579
      @shikhargovil9579 2 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      i think it also has to do with the fact that pete retired early and tbh,players at that time do retired early because it was difficult to maintain the same level for longer periods.

    • @rayadisurya7343
      @rayadisurya7343 2 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      @@shikhargovil9579 I am wondering why athletes nowadays could stay longer

    • @shikhargovil9579
      @shikhargovil9579 2 ปีที่แล้ว +10

      @@rayadisurya7343 there are various reasons for that. nowadays athletes have personal trainers with really advanced health care systems which helps them in their longeivity and also they have become more concious about extending their careers. for eg- rafa missed the wimbledon and olympics keeping in mind the longeivity of his career, earlier players used to play every tournament and their body ultimately got exhausted both mentally and physically and also the various analysis helps. with the help of analysis you can change your ways of play a bit to shorten your time spent on court, various biomechanical analysis helps to avoid career ending injuries.

  • @sam08g16
    @sam08g16 7 ปีที่แล้ว +2101

    I don't mean to scare you but Sampras is slowly becoming a werewolf

    • @yoChris76
      @yoChris76 7 ปีที่แล้ว +64

      the world's best 2nd serve werewolf ;)

    • @ianskywalker278
      @ianskywalker278 7 ปีที่แล้ว +50

      That's what kids do to you!

    • @jacksmackification
      @jacksmackification 7 ปีที่แล้ว +35

      I'm dying right now...! {::tears being wiped away from eyes::}

    • @oooodaxteroooo
      @oooodaxteroooo 7 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Ivan Mazepa pete. the new marvel movie coming 3.3.

    • @CamiloFreund
      @CamiloFreund 7 ปีที่แล้ว +46

      those greek genes are starting to kick in hard!

  • @iamatrader666
    @iamatrader666 2 ปีที่แล้ว +275

    I met Sampras through a friend at a country club in Los Angeles that his kids play at, around 3-4 years ago. I (25 y.o at the time) would drive up in the afternoons or evenings and play an hour with my friend (X) who was a trainer at the club. X has no tennis or sport history, never watches sports, he just works out and has a very high level of charisma.
    X had a few famous clients and everyone at this club knew X, yet X had no idea who these people were. I would say.."X, that's so and so from this movie and that movie and this movie." X would replies "Bro Who? Him? Bro.....I train him sometimes... he is in bad shape bro but he drives nice car."
    Well one day, X was talking to someone through the screen and X turned and asked me. "Bro, my friend Pete is going to hit with us ok...he plays tennis too". Most of the time, an older member joined us and we'd just play for fun, these guys were all loaded I was just a guest so I was not in a position to say anything but "Sure!". So in comes walking Pete Sampras! X mentioned after we hit that Pete would come up to the club regularly to drop or pick his kids up who had lessons there.
    I was not prepared for the moment but I remember thinking *what do I do? what do I say?* as we walked to one another to shake hands. (I used to play a little in college & had a fair ranking in juniors in USTA so I was more than star struck and I could produce some good rallies). It was odd but I felt small around him, it might have been bc of his accomplishments and legendary status, but I am 6'5" and idk how to describe it.....he had a presence and I was in his shadow.
    As he was lacing up, X was telling him this nsfw last weekend story, and I was biting my tongue bc this was Sampras and my friend has no boundaries, but Pete was laughing and as he got up I said " you know....we aren't very good" and Pete said "hey I appreciate you letting me jump in. No pressure, we just hit until I have to go".
    I had one of the best hitting sessions, even though it was for 5 min, in a long time. There was so much power and net clearance and he was reading our shots so well he barely needed to run, he was always positioned perfectly. We hit with Pete a few more times after that, he is an all around friendly and nice guy. I met his kids and his wife too. His family was super humble and everyone seemed so happy, his kids were always smiling when they ran to their dad after their lesson. He asked what I did and what my parents did for a living and we talked about how our parents emigrated to the US, it was very easy to carry on a conversation with him.
    I learned a lot just speaking to him and we had great conversations on the evolution and history of tennis and we exchanged some crazy life stories (I have no social media so I believed there was some level of trust there). It seemed like he had no stress at all, I didn't see ego or pride, he was just a dad picking up his kids and getting to hit for a few minutes before his kids were done. His life was on cruise control, didn't matter who he played with, and he was just focused on being a good family man.

    • @iamatrader666
      @iamatrader666 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      @Hrvoje Odak I'm happy people liked it!

    • @chinmaybapat657
      @chinmaybapat657 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      Unreal man! Beautiful!

    • @riccardorusso7162
      @riccardorusso7162 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      outstanding this speaks volumes of how good in and off court legends really are!!!!

    • @bournejason66
      @bournejason66 ปีที่แล้ว +13

      Did he send his kids for tennis lesson? If so, that tennis coach must feel enormous pressure 😂

    • @djwalker6608
      @djwalker6608 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Awesome story. Thank you for sharing. It kinda made me feel like I knew him too lol

  • @blackace5167
    @blackace5167 5 ปีที่แล้ว +22

    Sampras made the right choice by spending the rest of his life with his wife and kids rather than wasting more meaningless time trying to earn some more money coaching someone. Good man!

  • @andrewforbes285
    @andrewforbes285 7 ปีที่แล้ว +1255

    Pete was clean shaven at the start of the interview and grew progressively hairier as it went on.

    • @PotholesInMyLawn
      @PotholesInMyLawn 7 ปีที่แล้ว +18

      that was too funny!

    • @ncf1
      @ncf1 7 ปีที่แล้ว +15

      hahaha brilliant!

    • @horsepower523
      @horsepower523 6 ปีที่แล้ว +61

      Andrew Forbes I think Pete Sampras is responsible for at least half of the Bigfoot sightings in America.

    • @notmyfirstdaycooton7040
      @notmyfirstdaycooton7040 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      BOOM!

    • @notmyfirstdaycooton7040
      @notmyfirstdaycooton7040 6 ปีที่แล้ว +24

      Pete single-handedly accounts for 50% of Gillette's business.

  • @SaintAlphaOmega
    @SaintAlphaOmega 4 ปีที่แล้ว +48

    What a humble and honest person Pete is! Respect! :)

  • @claudiabailey5302
    @claudiabailey5302 7 ปีที่แล้ว +86

    This is a man that seems to be sorted in his life and his out look and just very happy. I dont care what he looks like people are just so shallow

    • @sailaab
      @sailaab 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      indeed👍🏼

  • @fixit.makeit.buildit.1926
    @fixit.makeit.buildit.1926 3 ปีที่แล้ว +98

    I think it was Agassi who said "I was the first to get attention, Chang was the first to win a major, Courier was the first #1, but Pete was the best."

    • @innosanto
      @innosanto 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Agassi was also the first to go to major final i think.

    • @aleksthegreat4130
      @aleksthegreat4130 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@innosanto No,Chang first at RG in 1989,Agassi in 1990(RG),Sampras(UsOpen 1990),Courier(RG 1991).

    • @daviclar867
      @daviclar867 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@aleksthegreat4130 "go"

    • @Morgan.iiiviix
      @Morgan.iiiviix 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      You can call him "Pete Best" 😁

  • @georgedonaldson7220
    @georgedonaldson7220 7 ปีที่แล้ว +276

    Greatest first serve in tennis. Beware of the full moon.

    • @gladiatorscoops
      @gladiatorscoops 7 ปีที่แล้ว +39

      best 2nd serve too i reckon - how many times did he ace a 2nd serve!

    • @denisdaly1708
      @denisdaly1708 4 ปีที่แล้ว +15

      No. Greatest second serve in tennis. Ivanisavic had a better first serve. Second serves matter, and so he won alot. His biomechanics f9r serving are the best in history. As an overall server, only Federer comes close. Federer is a better spot server.
      Sampras would struggle today with the much slower courts, including Wimbledon. Even when they slowed down Wimbledon in 2004, 2005, Federer hit 50 aces in the final against Roddick. In 2018, 2019 Wimbledon is green clay. Sad really. They use bigger heavier balls as well.

    • @frankmclain3634
      @frankmclain3634 4 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      @@denisdaly1708 and fed would get smoked by sampras on fast courts

    • @drlee2
      @drlee2 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Best second serve, too

    • @juanestebankruhsanmguel1960
      @juanestebankruhsanmguel1960 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      ​@@frankmclain3634 yea because federer is a pusher with no skills

  • @SOlah-yc1bk
    @SOlah-yc1bk 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +8

    great dude. classy player. always liked his play. by the way - djoker didnt only get 16 or 17 - he is at 24 gs now and still running. sick

  • @joangrennan886
    @joangrennan886 5 ปีที่แล้ว +49

    Such a nice unassuming guy and what an amazing player in his day . He deserves to be as happy and content as he obviously is .

    • @troycambo
      @troycambo 8 หลายเดือนก่อน

      gold digger wife?

  • @davcaefasdf
    @davcaefasdf 7 ปีที่แล้ว +120

    So he's a stay at home dad and doesn't care how he looks. I gathered in the 90s that he didn't like the lime light so this isn't all that surprising.;

  • @talbaram7870
    @talbaram7870 3 ปีที่แล้ว +44

    still remember watching him play as an 8 year old. his calmness, modesty and character on the court, along with his incredible touch and beautiful gamestyle were a joy to watch. 20 years later im so grateful to have witnessed one of the greatest sportmans who made me fall in love with this game and pick up a racket in the first place.

    • @Squab1972
      @Squab1972 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      The one thing you never saw Pete Sampras do on a tennis court was abuse his racquet and throw tantrums or be abusive towards officials, he is a true gentleman and an ambassador to tennis.

  • @jesusarellano3063
    @jesusarellano3063 2 ปีที่แล้ว +46

    Today Novak got his 20th grand slam. Not even Sampras would've thought he could do that.

    • @yousefbhoyroo6960
      @yousefbhoyroo6960 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Understand the game. Pete decide to retire. Why. He was the best serve & volley ever.

    • @WillScarlet1991
      @WillScarlet1991 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      @@yousefbhoyroo6960 He retired because he was getting weak. He didn't want to lose any further titles.

    • @miso1995srb
      @miso1995srb 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      "maybe he could get 16/17" lol

    • @SonateSonate
      @SonateSonate 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@yousefbhoyroo6960 *Edberg enters the chat*

    • @ruckfules9441
      @ruckfules9441 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Rafa 22!!

  • @momay69
    @momay69 8 ปีที่แล้ว +78

    The most accurate server ever. He could hit water bottles and coins with his serve.

    • @worawatsr9803
      @worawatsr9803 8 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      He hit bottles and coins in practice session all the time.

    • @willkittwk
      @willkittwk 7 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      hitting water bottles is easy. I'm suprised more players dont locate their serves better. thats the main thing that seperated pete from the crowd.. serving big mph with the accuracy of a. great mlb pitcher like Kershaw. as they say in pitching he had gas and he could paint. Pete understood that concept of command . most pros still try to get it in somewhere close but pete understood a few inches either way meant an ace a service winner a weak return or some one shitting on your serve. compounded over the course of a match this mentality and focus of his was lethal. i don't know if it was by design or instinct.

    • @denisdaly1708
      @denisdaly1708 4 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      He was the best overall server. Hitting average close to 130mph serves. Federer is the best spot server though, and his stats prove it. Sampras had the best second serve in history. That won him alot of titles. Great clutch server as well.

    • @therealbs2000
      @therealbs2000 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Can confirm.

    • @rustydemz7919
      @rustydemz7919 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Dude, that is nuts! lol...damn it!

  • @imajaynegi
    @imajaynegi 5 ปีที่แล้ว +26

    Most humble and down to earth player I've ever seen ❤️ him 😊😊

  • @ericwilson6994
    @ericwilson6994 7 ปีที่แล้ว +85

    Sampras is really likeable guy here. Completely at ease and having a good time. One of the greatest of all time. If he had kept playing he probably would have picked up two more Slams. He didn't care. He set out to accomplish his goal and he got it done. He didn't have anything to prove after that. What a career!

    • @DaggerMan11
      @DaggerMan11 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      i think if there were more competition to really push him, he'd have been motivated to play a couple more years and extend his slam lead. Andre was a great player and a nice rival, but he didn't *really* bother Pete at slams too much aside from Australia.

    • @yussepig6629
      @yussepig6629 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

      He was shit on clay

  • @joserios3061
    @joserios3061 5 ปีที่แล้ว +49

    My tennis idol when I was growing up. A true champion.

  • @seizethedayandlive
    @seizethedayandlive 7 ปีที่แล้ว +45

    good for him; he knows what he wants and what his priorities are; be happy

  • @fromanotherstar
    @fromanotherstar 8 ปีที่แล้ว +20

    I sure do miss Pete's serve/volley game....what a beast !

  • @yosir1980
    @yosir1980 3 ปีที่แล้ว +23

    Loved Pete back in the 90's. Was my tennis idol. One of the greatest of all times.

  • @yosht6110
    @yosht6110 7 ปีที่แล้ว +91

    Sampras answers the question at 4:24.

    • @notmyfirstdaycooton7040
      @notmyfirstdaycooton7040 6 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      Damn, I wish I'd seen your comment 4 minutes and 24 seconds earlier!

    • @cek128
      @cek128 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Too late 😩

    • @ozohirogi2577
      @ozohirogi2577 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Straight to the point! My kinda comment👍👍👍

  • @tennisjiujitsu
    @tennisjiujitsu 8 ปีที่แล้ว +258

    Ice his his veins pistol. Down break point? Serves an ace. Down 15-40? Serves 3 aces to win the game. Championship point 2nd serve? Serves 2nd serve ace. Best server in history. ;)

    • @yoChris76
      @yoChris76 8 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      yeah.. think I might establish a charity event, just for me.. with his serving. $100 each ace lol

    • @willkittwk
      @willkittwk 7 ปีที่แล้ว +13

      totALLY AGREEE. Pete's serving was all time best at least in the modern era

    • @DirtyBeatzMusic
      @DirtyBeatzMusic 7 ปีที่แล้ว

      Not even close to best server. On faster courts he still made less aces per match than some other players. He also served and volleyed which means he will make more aces since players have to guess which side he's going to serve since they can't rely on hitting a deep slice to the middle as is common nowadays.

    • @shelby-pit9778
      @shelby-pit9778 7 ปีที่แล้ว +19

      DirtyBeatzMusic not even close? I shudder to imagine who you think "is close" if he's not! C'mon man Pete was the best and toughest serve in his era. His serve had movement, pace, and it was among the heaviest ever. Maybe Isner has a better serve but Pete was more clutch.

    • @latenightnap
      @latenightnap 7 ปีที่แล้ว +11

      Watched Pete burst onto the scene and I agree Pete had a very heavy serve. One of the best if not the best. I'm talking in his prime. He kind of changed the game with the big serve. This was when the giants like McEnroe, and Connors were on the down slope of their careers. Definitely a clutch server when it counted.

  • @masaiman26
    @masaiman26 3 ปีที่แล้ว +28

    Who remembers Sampras v Corretja US open. Sampras is sick, pukes on court. Umpire calls "court violatoin" Sampras steps up to the baseline serves an ace. Goes on to win. LEGEND!!!! No one like Sampras!!!

    • @heatherratliff1813
      @heatherratliff1813 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I remember that. Lol

    • @check4v
      @check4v 17 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

      People booed the umpire lol

  • @gmgroucho77
    @gmgroucho77 4 ปีที่แล้ว +53

    I saw him against Woodbridge, Wimbledon semis. I was viewing at close to ground level. His core strength, speed, athleticism, power, recovery, was beyond mind blowing.

    • @michelez715
      @michelez715 4 ปีที่แล้ว +8

      Number of people have said that, including Newcombe. You have to see him live to appreciate his intensity, and phenomenal movement. Didn't come across that much on tv screen, you had to be there.

    • @Lauren-vd4qe
      @Lauren-vd4qe 3 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      Ive been following tennis for 25 yrs. Hes the only player to make tennis look like a sporting version of ballroom dancing hes SUCH an elegant mover; few have it...

    • @pietrpiepir6444
      @pietrpiepir6444 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Interesting...would you say moreso than Fed?

    • @PaDutchRunner
      @PaDutchRunner 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@pietrpiepir6444 that’s a great question

    • @elmoblatch9787
      @elmoblatch9787 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      @@Lauren-vd4qe Fed comes close. Sampras had the best service motion of all time. I stand by that. And NO ONE could hit a better serve under pressure. NO ONE.

  • @potatorampage
    @potatorampage 8 ปีที่แล้ว +495

    what he meant to say, "there isnt a big enough talent in american tennis to make me leave my family and travel around the world with them."

    • @diegosotomiranda4107
      @diegosotomiranda4107 6 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      potatorampage watch the currents american tennis players and you will know what he meant

    • @jermainebenson3230
      @jermainebenson3230 6 ปีที่แล้ว +16

      I think he would have made the perfect coach for Venus Williams. 🤷‍♂️

    • @zora99ny
      @zora99ny 6 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      Jermaine Benson I do wish Venus would switch from David Witt. I think that coaching relationship has run its course

    • @jermainebenson3230
      @jermainebenson3230 6 ปีที่แล้ว

      NYCzora it has been run its course.

    • @lillieherold7943
      @lillieherold7943 6 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      potatorampage I Totally Agree! What In The World Has Happened To The Male Tennis Talent In The Country? WE MISS YOU PISTOL PETE!

  • @ami0709
    @ami0709 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +4

    He has 24 now, even pete didnt expected that.🏆

  • @cmobutts270
    @cmobutts270 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Pete looks really happy jst chilling with his family & I'm happy for him 👍

  • @direwolf525
    @direwolf525 4 ปีที่แล้ว +42

    This guy is the man that pull me into tennis. He is still all time greatest tennis player.

    • @diogogarcez9519
      @diogogarcez9519 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

      No, he is not. And you know that. Stop...

    • @balamurugan271991
      @balamurugan271991 17 วันที่ผ่านมา

      ​@@diogogarcez9519at least greatest grass court player ever (7 titles 0 loss in finals)

  • @sheriff5119
    @sheriff5119 7 ปีที่แล้ว +67

    The legend that is Pistol Pete! Nothing but respect for this guy!

  • @cslloyd1
    @cslloyd1 2 ปีที่แล้ว +62

    It’s impressive how intelligent tennis players are as compared to other pro athletes. Sampras no exception.

    • @Bambotb
      @Bambotb 2 ปีที่แล้ว +9

      Yeah It's a mental sport so it's expected that the top would be smartest

    • @sandman1347
      @sandman1347 2 ปีที่แล้ว +34

      @@Bambotb It's also a rich kid sport for the most part so most of the players are well educated.

    • @stefan33uk
      @stefan33uk ปีที่แล้ว +6

      Parents of pro tennis players need to be wealthy to afford coaches, tournaments, driving, equipment, club subscriptions and all the other costs when the player is a junior. My parents could not afford individual coaching for me and my tennis level quickly fell behind my peers whose parents could. Anyway, my point is this wealth also gets the kids into better schools. It’s only in the soviet bloc countries that you got poorer kids doing well, as the government paid all their costs. Also some of the best tennis players I know are thick as bricks. Intelligence is not a prerequisite.

    • @evangelicae_rationis
      @evangelicae_rationis 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      Most of football players are not smarter than the ball they’re kicking

    • @PaDutchRunner
      @PaDutchRunner 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +4

      The sole exception would be the Williams sisters.

  • @andresp7136
    @andresp7136 7 ปีที่แล้ว +162

    Sampras and Federer are the reason why I changed to one-handed backhand. 9 years later, I'm proud of the choice

    • @Kakod4life
      @Kakod4life 7 ปีที่แล้ว +36

      Andres Peirano ---- Sampras is the reason why I woke up this morning took a dump and shaved before going to work. Man I couldn't bear to look like him in front of people like a hairy gorilla. My goodness.

    • @jvmyers77
      @jvmyers77 7 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Scottie w

    • @lamberrytv8845
      @lamberrytv8845 7 ปีที่แล้ว +8

      Peter Sandas how is that racist you fucking idiot? 😂 typical CNN viewer

    • @paintflw
      @paintflw 7 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      LMAO

    • @arjunwijayaratnam1986
      @arjunwijayaratnam1986 6 ปีที่แล้ว

      You should play your style, don't copy legends :) Both are unique but build your own identity in your game, you are unique too! Doesn't mean you have to get rid of your one hander though!

  • @nicataliyev8221
    @nicataliyev8221 3 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Best tennis player I've ever seen! Love and respect from Azerbaijan!

  • @isocrate27
    @isocrate27 7 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    I like Pete. So humble. The hair speaks for itself.

  • @Bennyboy12
    @Bennyboy12 2 ปีที่แล้ว +21

    Pete was a great tennis player and moved around the court like a silent assassin.

  • @reubenjoseph7228
    @reubenjoseph7228 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +30

    16-17 grand slams seemed very high target for Novak at that time. Now he is at 24 and running! Just phenomenal!

    • @Draconas
      @Draconas 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      There was no way Sampras would have ever imagined 3 players at the 20+ mark in slams. Djokovic's 24 is likely to stand for a very very long time

    • @loganwilliams7635
      @loganwilliams7635 8 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@Draconas Unless no one steps up to Alcaraz level, if he keeps improving he'll be unbeatable, already beating Djokovic twice at 20 is insane.

    • @Draconas
      @Draconas 8 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@loganwilliams7635 Simply being the best is often not enough. There's injury, mental and physical fatigue in slam finals, etc. We can already see how several players have the potential to beat Alcaraz - Medvedev, Sinner, Rune, on their day could beat anyone. Alcaraz will need his immense talent along with a crap ton of luck along the way in order to get to that 24 number

    • @rammingspeed5217
      @rammingspeed5217 8 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Also.. Super hairy

    • @timbaker4253
      @timbaker4253 7 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@DraconasI reckon it will stand forever (and Nole isn’t done yet)

  • @Brian-xu9di
    @Brian-xu9di 4 ปีที่แล้ว +12

    Sampras was always one of my favorite players. I always root for the player with a single-handed backhand.

  • @justsaying9483
    @justsaying9483 3 ปีที่แล้ว +27

    Don’t forget borg. Retired at 26 and won 11grand slams

    • @justicegusting2476
      @justicegusting2476 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      The beautiful Steffi Graf retired at 29 with 22 slams. At 39, Williams will never see 24.
      She has been a caricature of herself for 12 years now. Comes up with some fake injury at every major to save face.

    • @vladiinsky
      @vladiinsky 2 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      @@justicegusting2476 don't forget Monika Seleš, which got 9 majors (before turning 20!) and got stabbed by a crazy fan of Steffi Graf. she could have potentially become the greatest of all time. I guess two ex GOATs from Serbia would be two much for the West

    • @justicegusting2476
      @justicegusting2476 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@vladiinsky Age for age Fed beats Novak every time. He is the Necromancer, the Sorcerer, and the Wizard all rolled into one.
      Djokovic nothing more than a rubber backboard.

    • @jayantsingh658
      @jayantsingh658 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      @@justicegusting2476 okay bum head

    • @vratko2411
      @vratko2411 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@justicegusting2476 so true. Williams will not another major with the way she plays now

  • @Becksdad0803
    @Becksdad0803 7 ปีที่แล้ว +12

    that serve is still the ultimate serve

  • @vilikarac6776
    @vilikarac6776 4 ปีที่แล้ว +9

    One of the greatest. Loved watching him in my teens.

  • @webtennis24
    @webtennis24 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    Watching this interview in 2023 (and beyond), it is funny to hear Sampras talking about Djokovic (at that time had 11 majors won) eventually passing his 14-major record and eventually reaching 16-17...😅

  • @alexandreharatsaris6380
    @alexandreharatsaris6380 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    The greatest of his era. The best serve-volley ever, still love to watch his games nowadays.

  • @pkoppula
    @pkoppula 6 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    Pete Sampras 💛💛💛
    What memories!! 😢
    You'll be a super dad, Pete 🙌🙏

  • @angiel2710
    @angiel2710 8 ปีที่แล้ว +42

    Pete is in great shape! No fat!

    • @tenisaddict
      @tenisaddict 7 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      No? Henri Leconte Jo Durie, Hana Mandlikova & Evonne Goolagong Cawley etc.

    • @alexlechat2074
      @alexlechat2074 6 ปีที่แล้ว

      Seeman BJP fg kafelnikov went fat

    • @outatime16
      @outatime16 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      @RoadRash NT Sampras rival Andre Agassi is fat now

    • @capricornmagic63
      @capricornmagic63 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@tenisaddict Lets not forget Lendl, Kafelnikov, Becker, Zivojinovic , Peter Lundgren. Loads of these boys get fat when they've finished playing

  • @atomed2
    @atomed2 6 ปีที่แล้ว +14

    Damn Pete, you were the best.

  • @muuhoang7592
    @muuhoang7592 5 ปีที่แล้ว +24

    I’m sure Federer has picked up some of Pete’s incredible shots (you can draw similarity) while not taking away any of genius shots from his own. Pete brought in the art of serve and volley to the game that no one could do.

    • @GodsView1
      @GodsView1 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Edberg

    • @innosanto
      @innosanto 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@TheRedc0metsampras could play baseline game

    • @troycambo
      @troycambo 8 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@TheRedc0met exactly. dude acts like he chose not to coach when the truth is he doesn't have the ability to coach. Just because you won games being a servebot doesn't mean you bring any value as a coach. There's a reason the best football players don't make the best coaches. When you coast on raw talent your whole life you don't even understand the foundations of your own ability to win let alone have the capability to express that to someone else..

  • @BellaBeraki
    @BellaBeraki 4 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    I missed watching him play. One of the greatest old time player!!

  • @The-Dom
    @The-Dom 7 ปีที่แล้ว +10

    Pete shouldnt feel to bad. His era was much more competitive than it is currently.

    • @kiltropablinho79
      @kiltropablinho79 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      U are damned right bro exactly, there where much good names players

    • @juanestebankruhsanmguel1960
      @juanestebankruhsanmguel1960 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      can you explain how his era was more competitive,this era we have 5 players with more than 3 slams.nadal,djokovic,federer,murray,wawrinka,also great players like tsonga,del potro,cilic,berdych,sampras era was great too but dont disrespect this era

  • @LauraLouise5
    @LauraLouise5 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Pete you are best! I stopped watching tennis once you retired.... must have watched just about every game you played on t.v!

  • @biankapal1431
    @biankapal1431 7 ปีที่แล้ว +79

    Sampras about Rafa: "It's not over for him, he's won too much." We can see in 2017 that he was right.

    • @peterlang3370
      @peterlang3370 6 ปีที่แล้ว +17

      Watching this in 2018 - scary how spot on he was with everything he said. :)

    • @sumitshresth
      @sumitshresth 5 ปีที่แล้ว +15

      n in 2019 its damn true

    • @breakaway2x
      @breakaway2x 4 ปีที่แล้ว +14

      2015 was the dark ages of Rafa....he had struggled with injuries and struggled to find his game again...people forget he had near career ending knee injuries
      and that's why he was so bad in that year. But when he's healthy, he's better than Roger, and arguably better than Novak, certainly the most dominant display of tennis when he's at RG.

    • @AkankshuShukla
      @AkankshuShukla 4 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      Late 2014 to late 2016 was Rafa's dark ages but he came back in. 2017

    • @nicolasbouyiouclis4726
      @nicolasbouyiouclis4726 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@breakaway2x
      Serious tennis fans, followers and professionals regardless of favorite two tennis idols..

  • @ajcaloyeras5282
    @ajcaloyeras5282 6 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    I saw Pete in Pacific Palisades and he looked awesome at 46. Certainly proud of his accomplishments and happy. He can shave when he feels like!!!

    • @nicolasbouyiouclis4726
      @nicolasbouyiouclis4726 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Or not, it's okay with me and all his fans.. am sure it's okay with him wife also..

  • @iceblue1457
    @iceblue1457 4 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    Pete Sampras is my all time hero.

  • @kayday2115
    @kayday2115 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Loved Pete Sampras. Such a nice Guy.

  • @ciaronsmith4995
    @ciaronsmith4995 5 ปีที่แล้ว +74

    The most incredible competitor. So focused, calm and so ruthless. His discipline is unsurpassed by any player. A shame he dropped off so early in 2001 and 2002.

    • @heartmind4267
      @heartmind4267 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +8

      Unsurpassed? Lol. Djokovic even now gets sometimes up at 1am for training.

    • @DVDKC
      @DVDKC 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +4

      @@heartmind4267 Indeed ! If we think about discipline and hard work, we think about Novak Djokovic...

    • @elmoblatch9787
      @elmoblatch9787 9 หลายเดือนก่อน

      He retired at the right time. SO FEW competitors retire on top.

    • @elmoblatch9787
      @elmoblatch9787 9 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@heartmind4267 Djoker? Prime Sampras was smoother than Djoker by a mile. Add style points and Djoker falls out of the top 10.

    • @ciaronsmith4995
      @ciaronsmith4995 9 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Djokovic is a Djoke compared to Pete in terms of discipline. Pete was a machine. Every single day was the same for Pete. Oh and 0 controversy too. @@heartmind4267

  • @NoName-te6dp
    @NoName-te6dp 2 ปีที่แล้ว +14

    Cash looks younger in this video than Sampras even though he is 6 years older. Sampras hsn't aged well.

  • @nuntana2
    @nuntana2 8 ปีที่แล้ว +21

    Top bloke and one of the greatest for me... certainly the most likeable.

    • @innosanto
      @innosanto 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      nuntana2 one of the greatest is for everyone. The goat for some.

  • @Tennis2016
    @Tennis2016 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    What a service motion Pete has … amazing !!

  • @tsabo8227
    @tsabo8227 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Pete Sampras is Class act...
    Thanks Pete for the memories

  • @mariusbancila
    @mariusbancila 7 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Great player. Great personality.

  • @AttilatheThrilla
    @AttilatheThrilla 5 ปีที่แล้ว +12

    Still my personal favourite player ever!!

  • @xart23x
    @xart23x 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Power, focus, drive and quickness. He was dominant. Loved watching him growing up.

  • @zakarhussain6935
    @zakarhussain6935 7 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Great player all time.love to watch sweet pete

    • @ameliasuarez1235
      @ameliasuarez1235 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      I thought I was the only one who called him sweet Pete. I had a crush on him.

  • @dildobaggins2759
    @dildobaggins2759 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Rafa was going through a rough stage for a couple of years but pulled through, look at him now hes better than ever with 21 grand slams in front of the rest....

    • @aab094
      @aab094 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      22 slams in2022

  • @NotSoLiberal
    @NotSoLiberal 8 ปีที่แล้ว +46

    Legend

    • @lasergame33..
      @lasergame33.. 8 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      no french open no legend

    • @NotSoLiberal
      @NotSoLiberal 8 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      No

    • @willkittwk
      @willkittwk 7 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      +LasyGames yea but he dominated all his rivals. that is something none of the current players have done except rafa v fed. now rafa gets served by djok and maybe andy.

    • @gtkprdehiwgtkprdehiw
      @gtkprdehiwgtkprdehiw 7 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      willkittwk

    • @srkucrickk
      @srkucrickk 7 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Legend on fast courts only. Shit player on clay, ergo not a complete player.

  • @matijavranek9845
    @matijavranek9845 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Always so close 2 supporters and fans
    Tnx Pete 4 everything you gave us all these years 👍🇭🇷

  • @shpazhist
    @shpazhist 8 ปีที่แล้ว +23

    Still class Pete ! Always loved Sampras' and Agassi era and think it was way way more exciting than today's trio!

  • @thelaurels13
    @thelaurels13 4 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    Loved Sampras back in the day. Awesome tennis player!

  • @erichaynes7502
    @erichaynes7502 2 ปีที่แล้ว +30

    Interviewer: "Hey Pete, how are the kids?"
    Pete: "Oh, those little werewolves are great!"

    • @Mrbeast0099
      @Mrbeast0099 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Interviewer is PAT CASH !!! One of the best serve vollyers the game has ever seen mate

    • @alexanderdelacruz9249
      @alexanderdelacruz9249 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      😂😂😂good one ☝🏻

  • @EvilestGem
    @EvilestGem 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

    "if he keeps this up over the next 3-4 years he (Novak) could get 16-17.." Amazing to think he's now on 24.

  • @leonfos4048
    @leonfos4048 8 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    Best clutch player of all time.

  • @zlatanstakic5150
    @zlatanstakic5150 4 ปีที่แล้ว +12

    what a respect towards Djokovic from Sampras,amazing

  • @billyabroad8057
    @billyabroad8057 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Damn, I grew up watching Pete. Good to see him again.

  • @priyankagurung6292
    @priyankagurung6292 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Big fan of Pete and will always be. Love you very much, always stay happy as you are ♥️

  • @colinm7073
    @colinm7073 4 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Pete was truly one of the greats in tennis.

  • @staceymcgrath6971
    @staceymcgrath6971 8 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    Still the best Pete!

  • @cantrell0817
    @cantrell0817 7 หลายเดือนก่อน

    He gave an honest answer about his record being broken. I respect that.

  • @adgo22
    @adgo22 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Love how honest he is..kids can be tough but you stick it out because you want them to be good people and choose the right path..being away and lots of travel doesn't allow that..he did all that his whole career..he's earned the right to stay home..+ like some other one commented,,he ain't broke like some other ex pro's...

  • @princeofdarknessxyz1
    @princeofdarknessxyz1 6 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    my favorite tennis player

  • @ccchhhrrriiisss100
    @ccchhhrrriiisss100 7 ปีที่แล้ว +30

    Is it me or does Sampras look like the "Hound" in Game of Thrones (but without the burned side of his face)?

    • @wriches
      @wriches 7 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Sorry buddy, I think that's just you.

    • @BaliBaggins
      @BaliBaggins 7 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      lets say a little bit... but the hound is overall more fucked up in the face :D

    • @ccchhhrrriiisss100
      @ccchhhrrriiisss100 7 ปีที่แล้ว

      Mr. Weed True. I think that I should have said that Sampras looks like the actor who portrays the Hound.

    • @BaliBaggins
      @BaliBaggins 7 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      holy f**ck just googled him... you are spot on my friend :D

    • @rustybails2233
      @rustybails2233 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Yes, he absolutely looks like the Hounds tennis double

  • @djuuba
    @djuuba 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    It's so good to see Sandor Clegane doing well in the long wait for season 8

  • @tbansal80
    @tbansal80 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I love him. He is my favourite tennis player. So calm , patient and he had the best tennis serve ever. Very nice guy and to me a true example of down to earth person. I wish he would have played few more years 😀

    • @tennis_spot7778
      @tennis_spot7778 ปีที่แล้ว

      Did he ever break a racket in rage though?

  • @dundeedolphin
    @dundeedolphin 7 ปีที่แล้ว +132

    Save yourself 5 minutes. The reason is: He doesn't want to travel.

    • @csyd22
      @csyd22 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Or give tips

    • @francomanca
      @francomanca 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@csyd22.... Are you Agassi....? 😅😅😅😅

    • @ferise1
      @ferise1 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Ga Wa thank you

  • @huikki987
    @huikki987 8 ปีที่แล้ว +53

    sampras had always looked 10 years older than he is.

    • @guimov1984
      @guimov1984 6 ปีที่แล้ว +8

      Seatmaniac when he defeated andre at the US in 90 he looked 15 man

    • @huikki987
      @huikki987 6 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      But after that he aged badly.

    • @MrTimmywizzle
      @MrTimmywizzle 6 ปีที่แล้ว +11

      He looked alright in 95. Tennis players tend to look older than they are by their late 20s because of the constant sun.

    • @hamzaa.8082
      @hamzaa.8082 6 ปีที่แล้ว

      Seatmaniac because of his hair density

    • @juanmanuelalvarez4604
      @juanmanuelalvarez4604 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@MrTimmywizzle yeah, they live exposed to summer sun, that trashes the skin

  • @steveosaur
    @steveosaur 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

    The way he transformed his life from tennis superstar to dedicated family man impresses me. It shows some rare humility and wisdom.

  • @sln7839
    @sln7839 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    True family man. Now, it’s about my kids. It’s great Pete took a backseat and loves to spend time with his kids and family. Great man.

  • @AlexanderArsov
    @AlexanderArsov 8 ปีที่แล้ว +350

    The comments on Pete's looks are staggeringly stupid. All this because the guy genuinely doesn't care about being a fashion icon. Well, one mustn't expect too much from the YT audience. :D

    • @EXDRA100
      @EXDRA100 8 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      +Alexander Arsov could pass for James Garner (Rockford Files TV show) if clean shaven....

    • @shottut
      @shottut 8 ปีที่แล้ว +29

      You don't have to care about fashion, to shave and get your hair cut. It's called personal hygiene.

    • @karensonlyfansphotographer7014
      @karensonlyfansphotographer7014 7 ปีที่แล้ว +16

      Pete is running that homeless shelter game for the free soup.

    • @DanimalLawlz
      @DanimalLawlz 7 ปีที่แล้ว +14

      Retired stay at home dad millionaire. Probably didn't have a childhood so he's just letting it all hang loose. Heheh

    • @DarthMuse
      @DarthMuse 7 ปีที่แล้ว +16

      Alexander Arsov we live in a world where everyone is so critical and judgmental. are we really surprised?

  • @greatestfilmconnoisseur8344
    @greatestfilmconnoisseur8344 6 ปีที่แล้ว +24

    Serve & volley needs to come back

    • @guimov1984
      @guimov1984 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      this era ended when pete got retired (2003)

    • @babolat1979
      @babolat1979 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      No way with polyester strings

  • @tristanvilallon653
    @tristanvilallon653 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Went here after Novak has got 19 grand slam titles, cause on thia vid, Pete said Novak might surpass him, he said maybe he can have 16 or 17 titles and yesterday Novak won his 19th title at Roland Garros

  • @kebokev7519
    @kebokev7519 9 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Class act and what a humble guy. I love what he said about his kids its so true its not easy being a parent.

  • @jm7804
    @jm7804 5 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Class act then and now. That serve and running forehand were perfection. He needs some man-scaping though.

  • @shashanksingh7726
    @shashanksingh7726 2 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Yeah man...look how humble he look typical Pete next door Pete

  • @zaraahmed2456
    @zaraahmed2456 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Love to see you the legend

  • @rchrismeijer3183
    @rchrismeijer3183 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Miss his forehand crosscourt drive.no other player has so much power

  • @markuswolf1503
    @markuswolf1503 5 ปีที่แล้ว +16

    For me it was the best player of all times. He plays fantastic on all courts.

    • @Summon256
      @Summon256 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Right! Especially on clay...

    • @josephd.2725
      @josephd.2725 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@Summon256 Lol, hey now!

    • @troycambo
      @troycambo 8 หลายเดือนก่อน

      stats disagree

  • @Wowreally42
    @Wowreally42 6 ปีที่แล้ว +48

    seems like a very cool guy. and to all the people dogging on his looks, hes approaching fifty and he is worth $150 million. why would he care?

    • @philippeigoa7765
      @philippeigoa7765 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Actually, kind of a jerk. Mistreats regular, everyday, working people really bad. And that "Obama" comment in the celebrity doubles math with Agassi, Nadal & Federer, where Andre was needling him for being a poor tipper. We know you're a Republican Pete, a lot of athletes are, but I don't think Obama didn't do anything personal to you, but maybe raise your tax bill abit.

  • @michaelbovee6808
    @michaelbovee6808 9 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Good for you!!!

  • @ricardoveloso8209
    @ricardoveloso8209 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Excelente entrevista, como sugerencia podría estar con sub títulos en español!

  • @aleksthegreat4130
    @aleksthegreat4130 5 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    Pete had the complete game,very elegant,fast and strong,now he is a family man,I think that’s why he retired quite early.

    • @alphawave4208
      @alphawave4208 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      way to early, should have played atleast another 7 years. i bet he would have reached the 20 grand slam mark