“I'm not going to give in to the critics. I'm going to stop on my own terms, not on when someone else thinks I should.” ThinkingGivingShouldTermMy OwnCritics Author:Pete Sampras
“If I win and play well, then the ranking will take care of itself. Defending points is really not a problem. Just go out and play and not worry about it.” IfsWellsPlayProblemCareWinningWorryTake CareRanking Author:Pete Sampras
“Most of the time after the US Open, it is kind of like you are trying to finish strong. But to do it five years and maybe six is something that has never been done before, so it is a huge challenge.” TryingYearsKindDoneStrongChallengesFiveHugeLike YouSixFive YearsFinish Strong Author:Pete Sampras
“Once the US Open is over in the States, mainstream America doesn't really follow tennis, unless you are a true tennis fan.” StatesAmericaFansTennisMainstream 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
“Success is walking out of here with the title, and anything less is not good enough in my book.” BookEnoughWalkingTitlesGood EnoughNot Good EnoughWalking Out Author:Pete Sampras