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“I hate to lose, and I do whatever I can to win, and if it is ugly, it is ugly.”

Quote by Pete Sampras

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Pete Sampras, born on August 12, 1971, is a renowned tennis player from the United States. He is widely regarded as one of the greatest tennis players in history, having won 14 Grand Slam singles titles. more

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