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Pete Sampras versus Roger Federer comparison chart
Edit this comparison chartPete SamprasRoger Federer
  • current rating is 3.79/5
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Pete SamprasRoger Federer
Country United States Switzerland
Date of birth August 12,1971 August 8, 1981
Place of Birth Washington, D.C., USA Basel, Switzerland
Height 6 ft 1 in 6'1'' (185 cm)
Weight 170 lb (77 kg) 188 lbs (85 kg)
Plays Right; One-handed backhand Right handed (One-handed backhand)
Career Prize Money $43 million $73 million (as of July 2012)
Playing style serve and volleyer, powerful first and second serve,running forehand, reliable backhand Versatile all-court aggressive player, powerful serve, forehands, and good volleys. Gracious under pressure; not a sore loser.
Highest ranking (singles) 1 1
Won Wimbledon (singles) 1993, 1994, 1995, 1997, 1998, 1999, 2000 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012
Career record (singles) 762-222 853-192
Won French Open (singles) Never 2009
Won US Open (singles) 1990, 1993, 1995, 1996, 2002 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008
Won Australian Open (singles) 1994, 1997 2004, 2006, 2007, 2010
Olympic Gold Medals (Singles) Never Never
Highest ranking (doubles) 27 24
Turned Pro in 1988 (age of 16) 1998
Career record (doubles) 64-70 119-78
Residence Los Angeles, California, USA Oberwil, Switzerland

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