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Pete Sampras, born on August 12, 1971, in Washington D.C., is a former professional tennis player considered one of the greatest of all time. He won a total of 14 Grand Slam singles titles, including Wimbledon seven times and the US Open five times. Known for his powerful serve and graceful playing style, Sampras held the world No. 1 ranking for a total of 286 weeks, a record at the time. He retired in 2002 and has since become a successful businessman and philanthropist.