- Sampras won more than $43 million in prize money throughout his career.
A tennis legend made a rare public appearance when he was photographed having a coffee.
The former pro, now 53, was in Beverly Hills wearing a gray Nike T-shirt, black sunglasses and blue jeans.
And almost a year after Pete Sampras walked out with a Starbucks order, he did the same on Wednesday when the 14-time Grand Slam champion proved difficult to recognize.
Sampras could be seen holding several iced coffees, in one photo looking down and checking his phone.
The former tennis star is notoriously private and does very little television work; He usually chooses to stay out of the spotlight and keep his personal life to himself.
Pete Sampras stepped out Wednesday while running through Starbucks carrying iced coffees.
In another photo, tennis legend Sampras could be seen looking at his cell phone.
Sampras, who retired from football in 2003, was easier to recognize without sunglasses.
Sampras won Wimbledon seven times and also won five US Opens and two Australian Opens.
It has been a difficult year for his family as he revealed in October 2023 that his wife was battling ovarian cancer.
In a statement to the ATP Tour, the American legend said: “As most know, I am a fairly quiet and reserved person. However, the past year has been an exceptionally challenging time for my family and I have decided to share what has been happening. .
‘Last December, my wife, Bridgette, was diagnosed with ovarian cancer. Since then, he has undergone major surgery, received chemotherapy, and continues targeted maintenance therapy.
‘It’s hard to see someone you love go through a challenge like this. However, seeing our guys step up and support Bridgette, myself and each other so strongly has been incredible.”
He and Bridgette have two sons from their 24-year marriage, Ryan and Christian, and the family still resides in California.
Sampras was wearing a gray t-shirt, blue jeans and black sunglasses when he made his public appearance.
Samrpas flashed a wry smile as he appeared to get out of his car during the outing.
It has been a difficult 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 Open titles and an incredible seven Wimbledon victories.
He has 64 total career singles titles, the ninth-best title in the Open Era, and earned more than $43 million in prize money throughout his career.
He officially retired in the summer of 2003 and appeared sporadically in exhibition matches in the following years.
After the birth of their second child in 2005, both Sampras and his wife Bridgette stepped away from the spotlight to focus on family life.