Pete Sampras Play Quotations

I can't just wake up and watch TV and do nothing. I need a day off working out, seeing the wife, play a little golf, see my kids.

If Davis Cup was a little bit less or once every two years, I would be more inclined to play. But the way it is now, it is too much tennis for me

If I win and play well, then the ranking will take care of itself. Defending points is really not a problem. Just go out and play and not worry about it.

With this ranking system, the more you play, the better off you are.

As long as I feel like I can win majors and contend, I'll continue to play.

I don't think it really matters, who plays first. Whatever they do, they do.

When you come back strong, you are going to have little nagging things that you can usually play through, but every now and again, it is to the point where you can't play.

I feel much more respected in Europe than I do in the States from the press and from the people. Americans expect me to win every match I play.