After he retired, he disappeared from the face of the planet. He never comes to do interviews, special appearances, or whatever at the US Open. I was wondering if anyone knew his whereabouts or if that he is really such a mysterious and private person.
2006-08-29 03:29:05 · 10 answers · asked by Fraspas 3 in Sports ➔ Tennis
I do not like to disagree with people who already respond, but I found this just now:
"08.07.06 - Pete took on Jim Courier tonight in an exhibition match at the JPMorgan Chase Open and won in straights 6-1 6-4..."
And that came directly from petesampras.com which is the "official" site. So on August 7th, 2006 he was still playing.
And from Wikipedia:
"On September 30, 2000, Sampras married American actress and former Miss Teen USA Bridgette Wilson. On November 21, 2002, son Christian Charles was born to him and Wilson. On July 29, 2005, the couple welcomed their second son, Ryan Nikolaos.
Sampras has thalassemia minor, an inherited disease that causes anemia this limits physical and athletic endurance and causes the person to feel fatigued when forced to perform athletic feats. This meant that Sampras was weakened when forced to play too many long rallier from the baseline which is why he came to net so often and often went for low percentage shots if rallies lasted too long. This fact along with his outstanding career 5-set record, simply makes his achievements ever more impressive.
Sampras' business-like attitude to tennis and cautious handling of the press led critics to bemoan his lack of charisma, but his natural talent and work ethic meant that Sampras was always able to let his results speak for themselves."
2006-08-29 03:42:35 · answer #1 · answered by AnAvidViewer 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Pete Sampras is reported to be playing the 2007 Championships at Wimbledon. Pete has not played tennis since the 2002 United States Open in which he defeated Andre Agassi 6-3 6-4 5-7 6-4. So Pete is supposed to be playing the Championships at Wimbledon this year. Jagminor
2016-03-17 04:06:27 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Sampras played the first match since his retirement on April 6, 2006 in Houston, Texas against Robby Ginepri. Ginepri won the exhibition match 6-3, 7-6.
He's very private.
2006-08-29 03:36:17 · answer #3 · answered by Puppy Zwolle 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Last time I saw Pete Sampras, he played in WTT against Sacramento Capitals.
2006-08-29 11:17:42 · answer #4 · answered by just me 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yeah, after he retired he kind of dropped off the face of the earth. But recently he's been playing some exhibition matches (Robby Ginepri, Jim Courier) and World Team Tennis(WTT). He has said that he would like to get more involved in tennis again since he's getting bored.
If you want to see him play again the WTT is your best bet, although you'll have to wait till next July. I think he's doing another exhibition with Todd Martin later this year.
2006-08-29 10:12:04 · answer #5 · answered by bromothymol 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
He's busy with his hot wife from the movie Billy Madison, Bridgette Wilson.
Self - filmography
(2000s) (1990s)
1. "16th Annual American Century Championship" (2005) (mini) TV Series .... Himself
2. "Open Access"
- Davis Cup & Indian Wells (2005) TV Episode .... Himself
3. "Beyond the Glory"
- Sex and Sports (2005) TV Episode .... Himself
- Pete Sampras (2004) TV Episode .... Himself
4. "No Strings" (2003) TV Series .... Himself
5. "ESPN SportsCentury"
- Andre Agassi (2001) TV Episode .... Himself
6. "The Simpsons"
- Tennis the Menace (2001) TV Episode (voice) .... Himself
7. "Arli$$"
- The Changing of the Guard (1999) TV Episode .... Himself
8. Nacht der Stars, Die (1996) (TV) .... Himself
Filmography as: Miscellaneous Crew, Self, Archive Footage
Archive Footage
1. 40 ans de la 2, Les (2004) (TV) .... Himself
2. "Class of..."
- 1992: Andre Agassi (2004) TV Episode .... Himself
3. "Sports Night"
- How Are Things in Gloca Morra? (1999) TV Episode .... Himself
2006-08-29 03:36:47 · answer #6 · answered by joe booze 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
He is enjoying married life with Bridget Wilson. He played an exhibition match against Jim Courrier on 8/7/2006. Go to:
www.petesampras.com for latest updates.
2006-08-29 03:43:23 · answer #7 · answered by brianwerner1313 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Well i know Pete does play on the legends tour once in awhile. But honestly if you have seen Pete's wfie. You know the reason he has been laying low for so long...
2006-08-29 03:44:53 · answer #8 · answered by Stevie J 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I really liked Pete.. I liked his style, etc.. Unfortunately (or maybe not for him) he retired and I do not know what he is doing now.
2006-08-29 03:34:50 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
He retired from tennis a while back. He wants to lead a more private life.
2006-08-29 03:31:40 · answer #10 · answered by Roy 7 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋