Acknowledged by his peers as the greatest grass-court player of all time, Sampras had a fine all-round game and a blessedly calm temperament. A right-handed player with a single-handed backhand, his precise and powerful serve earned him the nickname "Pistol Pete". He won the Wimbledon Championships seven times and has won 14 Grand Slams overall, which was a record until Roger Federer broke it in 2009. He is said to be one of the greatest tennis players of all time.
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