PETE SAMPRAS holds the distinction of being the youngest male player to win the U.S. Open. During his career he won sixty-four top-level singles titles (including fourteen Grand Slams, eleven ATP Masters Series titles, and five Tennis Masters Cup titles).
“Consider this book Sampras’ 15th Grand Slam. A thoroughly
compelling read that–apart from retracing a gilded sport
career–really probes the ‘hard drive’ of a champion. It’s as if all
the emotion and insight that Sampras sometimes seemed reluctant to
express during his playing days comes spilling forth.”
—Jon Wertheim, Senior Writer, Sports Illustrated and SI.com
"As the title says, this is a remarkable look into a champion's
mind, and maybe one of the best tennis memoirs ever. Pete captures
the pressure a player feels once he's reached the top. He puts us
next to him on the court, and we get a clear sense of what made him
extraordinary: he was supremely determined, dedicated to learning
the strengths and weaknesses of his opponents, and committed to
never ever yielding a point easily. Pete wrote this book the way he
plays tennis: full-out."
—Rod Laver
“Even playing at a high level, it’s hard to know what the
experience of winning–and trying to stay on top–is like for another
competitor. We all react so differently to pressure, to the glow of
the spotlight. It is brutally hard to stay grounded, and yet this
wonderfully candid book shows that it was Pete’s rare ability to
compartmentalize and draw strength from his family that allowed him
to reach the sport’s pinnacle. Whether championships are in your
past or just live in your dreams, you’ll learn a lot from Pete’s
story.”
—Monica Seles
"Pete Sampras was always able to rise to the occasion, winning so
many big matches at the biggest events. This book provides
the reader a glimpse into Pete's remarkable career and how he was
able attain his vision of being the best player in the world.
We can all benefit from the insight he offers."
—Roger Federer
"Consider this book Sampras' 15th Grand Slam. A thoroughly
compelling read that-apart from retracing a gilded sport
career-really probes the 'hard drive' of a champion. It's as if all
the emotion and insight that Sampras sometimes seemed reluctant to
express during his playing days comes spilling forth."
-Jon Wertheim, Senior Writer, Sports Illustrated and
SI.com
"As the title says, this is a remarkable look into a champion's
mind, and maybe one of the best tennis memoirs ever. Pete captures
the pressure a player feels once he's reached the top. He puts us
next to him on the court, and we get a clear sense of what made him
extraordinary: he was supremely determined, dedicated to learning
the strengths and weaknesses of his opponents, and committed to
never ever yielding a point easily. Pete wrote this book the
way he plays tennis: full-out."
-Rod Laver
"Even playing at a high level, it's hard to know what the
experience of winning-and trying to stay on top-is like for another
competitor. We all react so differently to pressure, to the glow of
the spotlight. It is brutally hard to stay grounded, and yet this
wonderfully candid book shows that it was Pete's rare ability to
compartmentalize and draw strength from his family that allowed him
to reach the sport's pinnacle. Whether championships are in your
past or just live in your dreams, you'll learn a lot from Pete's
story."
-Monica Seles
"Pete Sampras was always able to rise to the occasion, winning so
many big matches at the biggest events. This book provides the
reader a glimpse into Pete's remarkable career and how he was able
attain his vision of being the best player in the world. We can all
benefit from the insight he offers."
-Roger Federer
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