I let my racket do the talking. That’s what I am all about, really. I just go out and win tennis matches.

Meaning of the quote

Pete Sampras means that he lets his tennis playing do the talking for him. He doesn't need to brag or make a big deal about himself - he just focuses on winning his tennis matches. Sampras believes that the best way to show what he's capable of is by playing well and winning, rather than talking a lot. He's all about going out and proving his skills on the court.

About Pete Sampras

Pete Sampras was a legendary American tennis player who dominated the sport in the 1990s, winning 14 major singles titles, including 7 Wimbledon Championships and 5 US Open titles. He was ranked world No. 1 for a record 286 weeks, including 6 consecutive year-end No. 1 rankings from 1993 to 1998.

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