There's nothing to stoke the legend like either retiring or dying young. If charisma-free Sampras made one mistake in his career, it was that, growing up in the era of Connors and McEnroe ...

More just cheese.' IMAGE: Learner Tien, 19, is the youngest American man to reach the third round of the Australian Open since an 18-year-old Pete Sampras in 1990. Photographs: Jaimi Joy/Reuters ...

I look at Ivanovic in a similar way. I’m not saying she’s about to pull a Sampras and dominate to the tune of 14 major titles, but, like a young Sampras, she’s ? nding herself match by match ...

He just is a great, great player that is a credit to the sport and is a positive influence for young kids and just tennis in general,'' Sampras said.It looks pretty tough to beat now with 14 ...