- Sampras earned more than $43 million in prize money throughout his career
A tennis legend has made a rare public outing when he was photographed during a coffee session.
The ex-pro, now 53, was in Beverley Hills donning a gray Nike t-shirt, black sunglasses and blue jeans.
And almost a year after Pete Sampras stepped out with a Starbucks order, he did the same on Wednesday, as the fourteen-time Grand Slam champion proved difficult to spot.
Sampras could be seen holding several iced coffees, looking down and checking his phone in one photo.
The former tennis star is known for his private life and does very little TV work. Most of the time, he chooses to stay out of the spotlight and keep his personal life to himself.
Pete Sampras stepped out on Wednesday while making a Starbucks run and carrying an iced coffee
In another photo, tennis legend Sampras could be seen looking at his cell phone
Sampras, who retired from playing in 2003, was easier to spot without his sunglasses
Sampras won Wimbledon seven times and also added five US Opens and two Aussie Opens
It’s been a tough year for his family, as he revealed in October 2023 that his wife was suffering from ovarian cancer.
In a statement on the ATP Tour, the American legend said: “As most know, I am a pretty quiet and reserved person. However, this past year has been an exceptionally challenging time for my family, and I’ve decided to share what’s been going on.
“Last December, my wife, Bridgette, was diagnosed with ovarian cancer. She has since undergone major surgery, chemotherapy and continues targeted maintenance therapy.
“It’s hard to see someone you love go through a challenge like this. But it was great to see our boys step up and be such strong advocates for Bridgette, myself and each other.”
He and Bridgette have two children from their 24-year marriage – Ryan and Christian – and the family still lives in California.
Sampras wore a gray T-shirt, blue jeans and black sunglasses when he appeared in public
Samrpas smiled wryly as he appeared to get out of his car during the outing
It’s been a tough year for him, as he revealed his wife’s cancer diagnosis in October 2023
During his career, Sampras was the best player in the world and has two Australian Open titles, five US Opens and a whopping seven Wimbledon victories to his name.
He has a total of 64 singles titles to his name – the ninth best in the Open Era – and earned more than $43 million in prize money during his career.
He officially retired in the summer of 2003 and appeared sporadically in exhibition matches in the years that followed.
After the birth of their second son in 2005, Sampras and his wife Bridgette both stepped away from the spotlight to focus on family life.