Pete Sampras ended his career with 14 Grand Slam men's singles titles, but if rival Pat Rafter's words are anything to go by, the American's greatness transcends his on-court achievements.

The American explained that he was usually relaxed before facing top players like Pete Sampras and Pat Rafter because he already knew it would require his best effort to beat them. "I have a lot ...

July 5, 1999 – July 25, 1999 (Andre Agassi) July 26, 1999 – August 1, 1999 (Pat Rafter) August 2, 1999 – September 12, 1999 (Pete Sampras) However, in an ATP Tour first, Rafter’s week at number one ...

Pete Sampras didn't let anything rain on his day of infamy Sunday. After several rain delays, Sampras defeated Patrick Rafter 6-7 (10-12), 7-6 (7-5), 6-4, 6-2 for his record seventh Wimbledon ...

Sampras beat Pat Rafter, 6-7, 7-6, 6-4, 6-2 to win his record-breaking 13th Grand Slam title in 2000, and gave his thoughts ...

"Pete was quieter, reserved, and he sort of went about his business. He stayed true to himself, and I think we all did. I don’t think you could be really successful and be fake." All three men share a ...

Patrick Rafter, known for his serve-and-volley style ... For the ATP, the Australian took the time to reflect on the rivalries he had with Andre Agassi and Pete Sampras in the 1990s and early 2000s.

Former world No 1 Pat Rafter has revealed that Roger Federer ... set classic victory over the seven-time Wimbledon champion Pete Sampras at SW19 in 2001. “You know, once he sorted that part ...

If the men's Wimbledon champion was selected by the volume of shrieks from admiring female fans, it would be Pat Rafter rather than Pete Sampras with seven titles to his name. Few players have set ...

Pete Sampras, Andre Agassi and Todd Martin ... most important I have played," said the 24-year-old. Ilie's compatriot Pat Rafter, the 12th seed, will meet Britain's Tim Henman following the ...