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Pete Sampras Reflects on Djokovic Breaking His Record

3/13/2025

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Pete Sampras, the iconic American tennis star, hung up his racket in 2002 with an impressive 14 Grand Slam titles. He foresaw Novak Djokovic breaking his record, a prophecy fulfilled when Djokovic clinched his 23rd title at the 2023 French Open. Now, Sampras enjoys a peaceful life, shunning the coaching scene and the hustle of the ATP Tour.

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Pete Sampras, the iconic American tennis star, hung up his racket in 2002 with an impressive 14 Grand Slam titles. He foresaw Novak Djokovic breaking his record, a prophecy fulfilled when Djokovic clinched his 23rd title at the 2023 French Open. Now, Sampras enjoys a peaceful life, shunning the coaching scene and the hustle of the ATP Tour.