Legendary Athletes We All Grew Up Watching: Then and Now

Pete Sampras ruled men’s tennis during the 1990s with his calm demeanor and incredible serve-and-volley game. He won 14 Grand Slam singles titles, a record at the time, and finished six straight years ranked number one in the world. His consistency and dominance made him one of the sport’s greatest champions.

Sampras was known for his focus and discipline, often letting his racket do the talking. He wasn’t flashy, but his efficiency and ability to rise in big matches earned him respect worldwide. His rivalry with Andre Agassi gave tennis some of its most memorable battles in the 1990s.