“I want to end my career on my terms, not on what people think I should do.” PeopleThinkingWantShouldEndsTermCareers Author:Pete Sampras
“I feel much more respected in Europe than I do in the States from the press and from the people. Americans expect me to win every match I play.” PeopleFeelsStatesPlayWinningEuropePresses Author:Pete Sampras
“People watched the Masters. It was a huge event. It was at The Garden. Now that it is over here in Europe, it has lost a little bit of popularity in the States.” PeopleLittlesStatesLostBitsEventsMastersHugeLittle BitEuropeGardenPopularity Author:Pete Sampras
“Tennis is seen all around the world; if I am home or anywhere in the country, United States, people will stare.” PeopleIfsWorldCountryStatesHomeUnitedUnited StatesAround The WorldStaringUsaTennis Author:Pete Sampras
“For so long people have just taken what I do for granted. It is not easy to do year-in, year-out, to win Grand Slams and be No. 1.” PeopleYearsLongWinningEasyTakenGrantedSlamTaking Things For Granted Author:Pete Sampras
“People wrote me off, but I believed in myself. I got the confidence back, and it grew and grew. I won my first major and my last at the place that changed my life.” PeopleFirstsLastsChangedGrewMajorsTennisChanged My Life Author:Pete Sampras
“People know me. I'm not going to produce any cartwheels out there. I'm not going to belong on Comedy Central. I'll always be a tennis player, not a celebrity.” PeopleKnowsSportsComedyPlayerProduceTennisKnow MeTennis PlayerCartwheels Author:Pete Sampras
