Pete Sampras Returns to London After 6 Years

Watching Pete Sampras play tennis is what got me hooked on the game in the first place. I loved to watch him play. I miss those days!

Well, Pete Sampras fans, the tennis legend will return to London for the BlackRock Masters on Tuesday, December 2nd, for the first time in 6 years. The last time he made an appearance in London was back in 2002 when he only made it to the second round in Wimbledon.

You will never believe who Sampras will play in the group stages. It’s someone so completely opposite of him, it’s like night and day. Yep, it’s John McEnroe. The outspoken and full of interesting personality Mr. John McEnroe. We call my four year old McEnroe on the court because he throws his racket when he gets mad. Yes, we are trying to get him to express his frustrations in other ways.

Sampras and McEnroe met three times during their careers and Sampras won all three times. Needless to say, this should be a fun match to watch.

Did I mention that McEnroe is outspoken? Yes, I believe I did. He has a message for Sampras and others who are attending this match. He said, ‘I’m not coming to London to lose’. I am sure he’s not the only one not coming to London to lose. In this very exciting week of tennis, we will see other professionals such as Stefan Edberg, Pat Cash and Cedric Pioline.

You can bet I will be tuning in to watch these tennis legends go head to head. I am so excited it’s not even funny! And yes, I am rooting for Pete Sampras. :-)

Source: MVN

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