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You see Boris Becker, Mats Wilander, Nadal, Pete Sampras - they were all great when they were young. As a coach, you can see that type of talent at an early age.
Brad Gilbert

Meaning of "Sampras" in the English dictionary

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PRONUNCIATION OF SAMPRAS

Sampras  [ˈsæmpˌræs] play
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GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF SAMPRAS

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Sampras is a noun.
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WHAT DOES SAMPRAS MEAN IN ENGLISH?

Sampras

Pete Sampras

Pete Sampras is a retired American tennis player and former world no. 1. During his 14-year tour career, he won 14 Grand Slam singles titles, becoming the first player to break Roy Emerson's record of 12 Slams. Sampras also won 7 major indoor titles. He is recognized as one of the greatest tennis players of all time. Sampras debuted on the professional tour in 1988 and played his last top-level tournament in 2002, when he won the US Open, defeating rival Andre Agassi in the final. He was the year-end world no. 1 for six consecutive years, a record for the Open Era. His seven Wimbledon singles championships is an Open Era record shared with Roger Federer, while Sampras' five US Open singles titles is an Open Era record shared with both Federer and Jimmy Connors. Sampras is the last American male to win Wimbledon and the ATP World Tour Finals.

Definition of Sampras in the English dictionary

The definition of Sampras in the dictionary is Pete. born 1971, US tennis player: winner of fourteen Grand Slam single titles, including the US Open and Wimbledon.

WORDS THAT RHYME WITH SAMPRAS


alcatras
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Aras
æˈræs
corporas
ˈkɔːpəræs
crass
kræs
cuirass
kwɪˈræs
Esdras
ˈɛzdræs
frass
fræs
hippocras
ˈhɪpəʊˌkræs
MIRAS
ˈmaɪˌræs
Mithras
ˈmɪθræs
morass
məˈræs
Patras
pəˈtræs
Protagoras
prəʊˈtæɡəˌræs
sassafras
ˈsæsəˌfræs
steenbras
ˈstiːnˌbræs
strass
stræs
tirasse
tɪˈræs
trass
træs
wrasse
ræs
zebrass
ˈzebræs

WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE SAMPRAS

Samson
Samsun
Samuel

WORDS THAT END LIKE SAMPRAS

Algeciras
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apsaras
arras
Banaras
Barras
British Honduras
Carreras
charas
copperas
Duras
extras
foie gras
Gulf of Honduras
Hatteras
Honduras
madras
Mardi Gras
Pythagoras
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Synonyms and antonyms of Sampras in the English dictionary of synonyms

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Translation of «Sampras» into 25 languages

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桑普拉斯
1,325 millions of speakers

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Sampras
570 millions of speakers

English

Sampras
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सैम्प्रास
380 millions of speakers
ar

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سامبراس
280 millions of speakers

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Сампрас
278 millions of speakers

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Sampras
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Sampras
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Sampras
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Sampras
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Sampras
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サンプラス
130 millions of speakers

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샘프라스
85 millions of speakers

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Sampras
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vi

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Sampras
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சாம்ப்ராஸ்
75 millions of speakers

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सर्प्रास
75 millions of speakers

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Sampras
70 millions of speakers

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Sampras
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Sampras
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Сампрас
40 millions of speakers

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Sampras
30 millions of speakers
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Σάμπρας
15 millions of speakers
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Sampras
14 millions of speakers
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Sampras
10 millions of speakers
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Sampras
5 millions of speakers

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Examples of use in the English literature, quotes and news about Sampras

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2 QUOTES WITH «SAMPRAS»

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Brad Gilbert
You see Boris Becker, Mats Wilander, Nadal, Pete Sampras - they were all great when they were young. As a coach, you can see that type of talent at an early age.
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Richard Krajicek
But, then, Sampras won Wimbledon six times and that automatically puts him among the greatest.

10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «SAMPRAS»

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A Champion's Mind: Lessons from a Life in Tennis
In A Champion’s Mind, one of the most revered, successful, and intensely private players in the history of tennis offers an intimate look at the life of an elite athlete. From the Hardcover edition.
Pete Sampras, Peter Bodo, 2008
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Pete Sampras: Strokes of Genius
A biography of the professional tennis player, discussing his childhood, Grand Slam championships, personal tragedies, goals, and behavior on the court.
Mark Stewart, 2000
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Sports Great Pete Sampras
Follows the life and professional tennis career of the youngest men's champion in the history of the U. S. Open tournament.
Victoria Sherrow, 1996
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The Adventures of Todems and Sampras: The Acorn Princess
ing a hideous beast with unmatched magical powers,” Sampras replied. “I wouldn't lie to you, not about something like this,” Todems said seriously. “Even if the acorn could talk, and it was telling the truth . . . why us, Todems? We are nobodies!
‎2009
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Boys' Life
SAMPRAS. AT. A. GLANCE. • Born: Aug. 12, 1971, Washington, D.C. • Home: • Height: 6' • V • Career highlights: Pete turned pro at 16, without having won a major junior title. His first big win was the U.S. Pro Indoor Championships at age 18 in ...
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American Sports: A History of Icons, Idols, and Ideas [4 ...
In his professional career, spanning from 1988 to 2002, Sampras won 14 Grand Slam singles tournaments. Sampras was born in Maryland in 1971 to parents who were both of Greek heritage. His Greek heritage and upbringing in the Greek  ...
Murry R. Nelson, 2013
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Pete Sampras
Follows the career of the professional tennis player who had won three Wimbledon championships by the age of twenty-four.
Richard Rambeck, James R. Rothaus, 1996
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The Roger Federer Story: Quest for Perfection
For the first time, Federer faced Pete Sampras, the king of grass court tennis and the king of Wimbledon. The 29-year-old American's record at Wimbledon was staggering. He won seven of the last eight titles and lost only one of his previous 57 ...
Rene Stauffer, 2007
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Pete Sampras
A look at the career of a top tennis player, who has been a professional since he was 16, discusses how he has had to deal with many problems over the course of his career. Original.
Michael Boughn, 1999
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Pete Sampras Career Statistics
Please note that the content of this book primarily consists of articles available from Wikipedia or other free sources online. This is a list of the main career statistics of former tennis player Pete Sampras.
Elwood Kuni Waldorm, 2012

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «SAMPRAS»

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Novak Djokovic Haunted by Paris Ghosts of Sampras, Edberg, Becker
Sampras won 14 majors -- seven Wimbledons, five titles in New York and two in ... Like Sampras, Edberg played 13 times at Roland Garros, the last time as a ... «NDTVSports.com, Jun 15»
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IPTL: Federer, Sampras' Aces beats Djokovic's Royals in inaugural …
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates -- Novak Djokovic signed off in style at the International Premier Tennis League by thrashing Gael Monfils 6-0, but it was not ... «FOXSports.com, Dec 14»
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Legend Pete Sampras impressed by Roger Federer
Sampras, who won 14 singles Grand Slams titles in a career spanning as many years, was in awe of the work ethic and hunger of the Swiss master, who has so ... «gulfnews.com, Dec 14»
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Tennis: Pete Sampras says it will take time for America to produce …
Tennis great Pete Sampras says he does not see the shortage of top class American men's players coming to an end soon. The 14-time grand slam winner used ... «SkySports, Dec 14»
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Greenbrier Resort names Sampras as tennis pro emeritus
Tennis Hall of Famer Peter Sampras has been named tennis pro emeritus at The Greenbrier. The southeast West Virginia resort announced Sampras' ... «WDBJ7, Apr 14»
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Andre Agassi and Pete Sampras express doubts over new …
Sampras, who has been listed to play for the Mumbai franchise, said: “I feel like I have committed to three matches. I'm not sure when or where yet, I believe in a ... «The Independent, Mar 14»
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Rafael Nadal, Pete Sampras drafted to Mumbai for Indian Premier …
World number one Rafael Nadal will team up with 14-time major champion Pete Sampras for Mumbai in the inaugural International Premier Tennis League ... «ABC Online, Mar 14»
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Roger Federer can break my Wimbledon record - Pete Sampras
A poor 2013 led some to write Federer off, but Sampras, 42, said: "As long as he is enjoying it and he's healthy, I can see him playing for two [to] four more years. «BBC Sport, Feb 14»
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Coaching is not for me, says Pete Sampras
Sampras, who won two Australian titles in 1994 and 1997, said while it was good to have his contemporaries, Stefan Edberg, Boris Becker and Ivan Lendl, ... «NDTVSports.com, Jan 14»
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Pete Sampras: Roger Federer the greatest but Rafael Nadal making …
Pete Sampras agrees with Andre Agassi: Rafael Nadal is making his case to be considered the greatest player of all time. Sampras says that distinction still ... «SI.com, Sep 13»

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