When you retire you want to get as far away as possible from the game for a couple of years.
Pete SamprasI never wanted to be the great guy or the colorful guy or the interesting guy. I wanted to be the guy who won titles.
Pete SamprasWhen you struggle winning matches all year and you don't really get into a groove or rhythm, you just can't expect to just come in here and have it click.
Pete SamprasI don`t know why, but I love the dog eat dog nature of tennis. It`s real, it`s brutal and there`s no hiding place - it's like a one to one street fight. I love the intensity that comes with knowing you walk off court either a winner or a loser. It`s daunting but very exciting. There is no one to blame except yourself, no one cares who comes second.
Pete Sampras