What does Pete Sampras think of Roger Federer?
Pete Sampras already figured Roger Federer would go down as the greatest tennis player in history. That Federer tied Sampras’ record of 14 Grand Slam titles by winning the French Open on Sunday only reinforced that opinion. “What he’s done over the past five years has never, ever been done – and probably will never, ever happen again,” Sampras said in a telephone interview with The Associated Press. “Regardless if he won there or not, he goes down as the greatest ever. This just confirms it.” “I’m obviously happy for Roger,” Sampras said. “If there’s anyone that deserves it, it’s Roger. He’s come so close.” “He just is a great, great player that is a credit to the sport and is a positive influence for young kids and just tennis in general,” Sampras said. “It looks pretty tough to beat now with 14 majors, and I’m sure he’s going to go on and win a lot more.” Federer will get his first chance to break Sampras’ mark at Wimbledon, which starts June 22. Sampras isn’t sure whether he’ll go t
PARIS (AP) — Pete Sampras says Roger Federer already earned the title of best tennis player in history, even before winning the French Open. Sampras tells The Associated Press in a telephone interview from Los Angeles that he’s happy for Federer, who won his first championship at Roland Garros on Sunday. It’s Federer’s 14th Grand Slam singles title, tying Sampras’ record. Says Sampras: “I’m sure he’s going to go on and win a lot more.” Sampras retired after winning the 2002 U.S. Open. Says Sampras: “Now that he’s won in Paris, I think it just more solidifies his place in history as the greatest player that played the game, in my opinion.” Sources: http://www.google.
PARIS — Pete Sampras already figured Roger Federer would go down as the greatest tennis player in history. That Federer tied Sampras’ record of 14 Grand Slam titles by winning the French Open on Sunday only reinforced that opinion. “What he’s done over the past five years has never, ever been done – and probably will never, ever happen again,” Sampras said in a telephone interview with The Associated Press. “Regardless if he won there or not, he goes down as the greatest ever. This just confirms it.” Federer added his first French Open championship to five titles at Wimbledon, five at the U.S. Open and three at the Australian Open. He’s the sixth man with a career Grand Slam; Sampras won three of the majors but not the French Open. Sampras was home in Los Angeles on Sunday and watched on TV during part of Federer’s 6-1, 7-6 (1), 6-4 victory over Robin Soderling in the final at Roland Garros. Federer lost three previous three French Open finals to Rafael Nadal. “I’m obviously happy for
