“The way I look at the top five, (Rod) Laver, (Roger) Federer, myself, Borg and (Ivan) Lendl. I think those five guys dominated their generations better than anyone. Maybe Roger will dominate better than any one of the other four. Maybe I put Andre (Agassi) as kind of six through 10 with, you know, (John) McEnroe and (Jimmy) Connors, kind of those guys. That's kind of how I see it.” ThinkingKnowsWayLooksKindGuyFiveFourGenerationsSixJimmyRogerFedererBorg Author:Pete Sampras
“I admire the way golfers handle themselves. But tennis players are a lot younger, as a rule. There aren't many teenagers on the golf tour.” WayPlayerGolfHandleAdmireTeenagerTennisGolfersTennis Player Author:Pete Sampras
“The way I hold the club, I've got my hand way over, like I'm driving a motorcycle. My Kawasaki grip.” WayHandsClubsDrivingMotorcycle Author:Pete Sampras
“I did it my way, and I have no regrets when I look back on my career that it was just a big focus for me.” WayLooksBigsCareersFocusRegretMy WayNo RegretsHave No Regrets Author:Pete Sampras
“If Davis Cup was a little bit less or once every two years, I would be more inclined to play. But the way it is now, it is too much tennis for me.” IfsWayYearsLittlesTwoPlayWould BeBitsSportsToo MuchLittle BitCupsTennisTwo Years Author:Pete Sampras
“By putting pressure on myself to develop a great game, I had less pressure to win. These days, I tell kids that the way I grew up, it wasn't about winning. It was about playing well, about playing the "right" way. That approach helped me enjoy the game and develop mine to its maximum potential.” WayWellsKidsSuccessGamesWinningSportsEnjoyMinesGrewApproachGrew UpTrainingPressurePreparationThese DaysTennisRight WayMaximumMaximum Potential Book:A Champion's Mind: Lessons from a Life in Tennis Source: A Champion's Mind: Lessons from a Life in Tennis