‘Don’t Think Anyone Could Beat Me in My Prime’- American Tennis Legend Pete Sampras Boasted About Thumping Roger Federer in a Dream Matchup Once

During his two-decade-long tennis journey, Roger Federer adorned the grass courts with his dominating performances against some of the greatest players.  The Swiss tennis legend managed to remain a resounding figure given his list of achievements on the Centre Court. With 8 Wimbledon Championship titles in his bag, the former tennis ace was arguably the greatest to step on the grass court.

However, the American tennis legend, Pete Sampras previously made a strong assertion about defeating the 20 singles Grand Slam champion during his heydays. In the process, the Hall of Famer also brought to light some of the flaws in the Swiss Maestro’s game.

Pete Sampras once claimed that he could outshine Roger Federer on grass courts

In an old conference call with Bleacher Report, the American tennis legend made some strong assertions about outshining Roger Federer in his prime. Ever since he made his debut on the Centre Court, the Swiss tennis Maestro managed to remain a dominating force throughout his illustrious journey. With his powerful serves and poise, the former tennis ace outclassed some of the greatest figures on the men’s circuit.

However, despite witnessing those remarkable triumphs, Pete Sampras once claimed that he could’ve defeated Federer on his favorite surface. In the process, the former American tennis player highlighted some of the flaws in the 20 singles Grand Slam champion’s playing style and attitude. He stated that Federer was never scared of any big serves and volleys on the Center Court.

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Sampras added that there was hardly any player who put any sort of pressure on the Swiss tennis legend during their grass-court encounters. However, the Hall of Famer said his prime game would’ve definitely made the 8-time Wimbledon champion a little bit uncomfortable. Sampras also revealed his strategy of putting pressure on Federer’s backhand in order to beat him.

While questioning himself about outclassing Federer in his prime, the 14 singles Grand Slam champion asserted that he was an unbeatable force on the men’s circuit. Sampras said, “I don’t think anyone could beat me in my prime on grass. I felt unbeatable in the mid 90s.”

Sampras, who has always been impressed with his old ATP rival’s game style, also stated that his grass court clash against Roger would be a great matchup.

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Who do you think will win a grass court matchup between the tennis legends, Sampras and Federer? Let us know in the comments section.