The difference of great players is at a certain point in a match they raise their level of play and maintain it. Lesser players play great for a set, but then less.
Pete SamprasI may be a step slower than I was before reaching 30, but I'm doing all the right things. I guess there are some guys who would take it easy in the latter part of their careers, but I'm stepping it up.
Pete SamprasI'm enjoying my retirement, enjoying my life. I have two kids and a lot of my time is spent chasing these two animals.
Pete SamprasThere's always one shot that I can rely on when I'm not hitting the ball that well, is my serve.
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