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He Lost His Hair, Vomited on the Court. Sampras Admitted the Harsh Truth only After His Career

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Some nicknamed him "Boring Pete." In contrast to his rival Andre Agassi, Pete Sampras was a calm, composed tennis player who avoided excesses and rarely spoke much at press conferences. The legendary American, who celebrates his 55th birthday on Wednesday, experienced dramatic moments during his career. But he spoke about them only after his career.

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Some nicknamed him "Boring Pete." In contrast to his rival Andre Agassi, Pete Sampras was a calm, composed tennis player who avoided excesses and rarely spoke much at press conferences. The legendary American, who celebrates his 55th birthday on Wednesday, experienced dramatic moments during his career. But he spoke about them only after his career.

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NRC Handelsblad broke the news in Amsterdam, Netherlands (Kingdom of the) on Wednesday, August 12, 2026.
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