Absolutely without doubt on this - Pete Sampras was the king of Grass/fast hard courts! The greatest player I have ever had the privilege to watch on the Grass ( before they slowed the courts & used the Heavier Balls to slow the game down!) his game was a thing of beauty- savage power, grace, and athleticism all rolled into one package !! Sampras really was the real deal and one of the ALL time greats of the game if ever there was one!!
every time I see Pete Sampras tapes automatically Michael Jordan comes into my mind. Skill, elegance, athletic ability and efficiency on the court are from the same very rare and precious fabric.
Fantastic movement. Nobody in tennis is moving that good and smooth as Pete was. I miss that sound of his service games 15:0, 30:0, 40:0..... Game SAMPRAS...👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍
I rallied with him. Short court game and full court groundstrokes. It was 1988 US Open, and I don’t recall him serving to me. But I do remember he hit the cleanest ball is ever seen. Super nice guy too.
Not lost so much as driven out. Pete’s ground strokes were not good enough if he had to compete against today’s players. Maybe he’d have adapted but serve volley is gone forever because people and equipment has gotten to a point where it’s not viable anymore.
@@Jonyvoid ATP slowed the courts, made balls heavier. That famous Wimbledon boring finals didn’t get well with the crowd who paid alot of moolah for their seats. I forgot who were the finalists, but it was both serve/volley type of players...
The thing about Sampras's serve wasn't the speed but that it was almost impossible for the receiver to read until after it had left his racket. I've heard stories about when he was practicing his serve his coach would tell him just before contact with the ball what serve he had to hit. He gave nothing away in his preparation. Then there's his volleys & not rushing - God I miss that in world of baseline slugathons that make me fall asleep - and THAT single handed backhand. Sampras is sorely missed :-(
@@user-be5qg7mr1s But it was only at Wimbledon. In the same way that anyone who wanted a chance to win would stay back at Roland Garos. Thats what made the 80s and 90s so great imo... there was room for every style. You had the French, which was for baseliners, the Aussie and US where you were on equal footing regardless of style, and Wimbledon which was for the S&V players. Today its 1 style across all surfaces (more or less). Thats also what made it so exceptional when someone like Agassi won Wimbledon. Or when Edberg made it to the final of the French.
@@user-be5qg7mr1s Yeah, exactly. That's one of the reasons I don't watch any more. My fav player was Stefan Edberg, even more of a S&V player than Sampras. My point was just with respect to your comment that everyone served and volleyed. That was certainly not the case. It was very balanced in the past, with room for both kinds of specialists and all-court players.
I been federer's generation to watch tennis but, that's just pure perfect athleticism Sampras showing here. I wish he had been born in late 80s, so we can see him compete with all these baseliners
@@youtubedick-tators1991 rackets haven't really changed since the nineties some strings have but the difference at that level is nonexistent since pretty much all the top pros play with custom rackets
The thing that makes Sampras the greatest server, is that his second serve was also supreme. The old tennis saying "You're only as good as your second serve" was exemplified by him.
intéressant au moment de suivre au filet il fait son pas d'allègement très très loin du filet (dans le no mans land entre la ligne service et devant la ligne de fond)
Do not think any of the big 3 could have handled his serve in his prime. Would have been interesting to see had Pete played them. He was untouchable except on clay.
Yes except clay, but he won 3 titles on clay and one of them was in Rome and have reached semis in french open what is more than have reached many players who were called clay specialists...
Nadal could handle the serve but not the follow up, imo. Not because he’s the best returner, but because of the distance he gives himself on the return. He’d get to the serve, but Sampras would eat all the returns easy
Djokovic would kill him on any surface and Pete admitted it himself. He would return his serve and once the ball is in play it's over for Pete. Djokovic has the much better groundstrokes.
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sampras was a player for the second symster of the year he starts at queen and goes on o land 70% of the titles at that period he was 1.85 but was serving like players who are 1.95 his serve was almost impossible to break
Just look how tiny his follow-through motion is. All that massive energy from his swing is dispensed so effectively into propelling the ball that he can get away without a big follow-through. Quite contrary to recreational players who often smash their shin with the raquet.
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Absolutely without doubt on this - Pete Sampras was the king of Grass/fast hard courts!
The greatest player I have ever had the privilege to watch on the Grass ( before they slowed the courts & used the Heavier Balls to slow the game down!) his game was a thing of beauty- savage power, grace, and athleticism all rolled into one package !! Sampras really was the real deal and one of the ALL time greats of the game if ever there was one!!
Agree on that point
100% agree.
when did they allow heavier balls?
every time I see Pete Sampras tapes automatically Michael Jordan comes into my mind.
Skill, elegance, athletic ability and efficiency on the court are from the same very rare and precious fabric.
Pure perfection, I miss this guy tremendously on the tour
A Rolls Royce serve, silky smooth forehand and crisp volleys made Sampras the supreme exponent of GC tennis.
Sampras the very best ever
I could watch this all day. Beautiful.
Love watching this guy play
Fantastic movement. Nobody in tennis is moving that good and smooth as Pete was. I miss that sound of his service games 15:0, 30:0, 40:0..... Game SAMPRAS...👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍
Amazing talent, so smooth and natural. We all miss that serve
I miss watching Sampras, thanks to RUclips and to all uploaders🎉🎉🎉
Pete Sampras es sinonimo de saque. La postura correcta, espectacular 🎾🥎💪👌 🔥 👏👏👏👏👏 🇦🇷
greatest spectacle in all of sports...most graceful...
That ain't no serve. That is a work of art.
100% the best serve ever, smooth powerful and reliable soooo good to watch.
The best second serve ever which is the most important serve. Anybody can hit a missile on the firts one.
4:08-4:11, the best angle to begin to understand the incredible athletic ability behind the best serve of all time. Mindblowing.
great job, thanks 😊 👍 PETE SAMPRAS the King!
What an underrated video.....crazy good stuff to see here that are featured in our new book. Pete was ahead of his time in many ways....
I rallied with him. Short court game and full court groundstrokes. It was 1988 US Open, and I don’t recall him serving to me. But I do remember he hit the cleanest ball is ever seen. Super nice guy too.
The best service motion and Best 2nd serve ever in the world, of all time ;)
The lost art of the “serve & volley”...
Not lost so much as driven out. Pete’s ground strokes were not good enough if he had to compete against today’s players. Maybe he’d have adapted but serve volley is gone forever because people and equipment has gotten to a point where it’s not viable anymore.
@@Jonyvoid ATP slowed the courts, made balls heavier. That famous Wimbledon boring finals didn’t get well with the crowd who paid alot of moolah for their seats. I forgot who were the finalists, but it was both serve/volley type of players...
The thing about Sampras's serve wasn't the speed but that it was almost impossible for the receiver to read until after it had left his racket. I've heard stories about when he was practicing his serve his coach would tell him just before contact with the ball what serve he had to hit. He gave nothing away in his preparation. Then there's his volleys & not rushing - God I miss that in world of baseline slugathons that make me fall asleep - and THAT single handed backhand. Sampras is sorely missed :-(
I agree but the same thing can be said during his time. All these net rushers at Wimbledon. EVERYONE serves and volleyed. It was so boring
@@user-be5qg7mr1s But it was only at Wimbledon. In the same way that anyone who wanted a chance to win would stay back at Roland Garos. Thats what made the 80s and 90s so great imo... there was room for every style. You had the French, which was for baseliners, the Aussie and US where you were on equal footing regardless of style, and Wimbledon which was for the S&V players. Today its 1 style across all surfaces (more or less).
Thats also what made it so exceptional when someone like Agassi won Wimbledon. Or when Edberg made it to the final of the French.
@@alanfrost75 Its much harder nowadays to serve and volley because of racquet technology. You will get all court players but no one ever like sampras.
@@user-be5qg7mr1s Yeah, exactly. That's one of the reasons I don't watch any more. My fav player was Stefan Edberg, even more of a S&V player than Sampras.
My point was just with respect to your comment that everyone served and volleyed. That was certainly not the case. It was very balanced in the past, with room for both kinds of specialists and all-court players.
Best serving style!
That forehand dumping volley is so perfect.
I love Pete Sampras....simply...the best
The single most devastating weapon in tennis history and equally simple to employ!!!
I been federer's generation to watch tennis but, that's just pure perfect athleticism Sampras showing here. I wish he had been born in late 80s, so we can see him compete with all these baseliners
+Wei Liu one of the greatest baseliners was Agassi. That's why the Sampras Agassi matches were some of the best matches ever!
@@martinjacobs5537 Agassi can't return Sampras's serve most of the time!
@@sterlingyapsoonaik7097 Would be only slightly easier for Djokovic & Murray with old racket technology.
@@youtubedick-tators1991 rackets haven't really changed since the nineties some strings have but the difference at that level is nonexistent since pretty much all the top pros play with custom rackets
@@dianshane Yes they have.
i love watching this! you can see how much spin Pete puts on that serve
iconic action in tennis
That racket head speed!
GOAT 🐐
Best serve ever.. Even greater considering he was of average height
The thing that makes Sampras the greatest server, is that his second serve was also supreme. The old tennis saying "You're only as good as your second serve" was exemplified by him.
great compilation.
Hey, this is beyond awesome! Thanks a lot! Great video clips!
The most dominant serve in the history of tennis.
No.Karlovic,Isner have more dominant serve.
Awesome
Thanks so much this video has been extremely helpful in improving my serve : ) and for the stutter step volley!
intéressant au moment de suivre au filet il fait son pas d'allègement très très loin du filet (dans le no mans land entre la ligne service et devant la ligne de fond)
Dude was an elastic band
:)
reminds me of MJ
0:19 That's the ATP logo
great video ! so helpful. thanks so much !
MJ of Tennis. Check out his wing span.. that long arm really can slingshot or sledgehammer the ball.
Nothing unusual about his wingspan. It's about normal for someone his height.
Has anyone been able to serve their way out of love-30 or love-40 like Pete Sampras? The greatest server IMO.
Love-30 and love-40 against Agassi, the best returner. And who had the better record in the “rivalry”?
Karlovic,Isner
@@thebigmonstaandy6644 Oh, please. And how many majors have they won?
@@glenncabacungan9269 0.becaurce Pete had much better game.but if you compare only serve,they have better serve.Karlovic and Isner can only serve well
What type of serve is it on 4:01?
It does not look like kick or slice that tennis coaches teach
Ps i suppose this is a fast kick serve
Do not think any of the big 3 could have handled his serve in his prime. Would have been interesting to see had Pete played them. He was untouchable except on clay.
Yes except clay, but he won 3 titles on clay and one of them was in Rome and have reached semis in french open what is more than have reached many players who were called clay specialists...
Nadal could handle the serve but not the follow up, imo. Not because he’s the best returner, but because of the distance he gives himself on the return. He’d get to the serve, but Sampras would eat all the returns easy
@@juliansanderson839 gotta wonder if Pete would punish him for that tactic by going short/wide.
Nadal would destroy Pete on Clay
Djokovic would kill him on any surface and Pete admitted it himself. He would return his serve and once the ball is in play it's over for Pete. Djokovic has the much better groundstrokes.
Hello, coach how are you ? Would you be interested in selling me this sampras serve video that is about 5 minute long. I can't download it, i am willing to pay for it. It is very good compilation of Sampras serves.
1:33 Santoro on the other side of the net?
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sampras was a player for the second symster of the year he starts at queen and goes on o land 70% of the titles at that period he was 1.85 but was serving like players who are 1.95 his serve was almost impossible to break
I just realized he doesnt exactly push off that much with his legs. Its more rotation on the hips
Completely effortless!!!
No doubt
Just look how tiny his follow-through motion is. All that massive energy from his swing is dispensed so effectively into propelling the ball that he can get away without a big follow-through. Quite contrary to recreational players who often smash their shin with the raquet.
That's what many club players are being taught. The big follow through. Tough to correct.
Almost unbeatable on fast courts.
His elbow up high on that flat-slice first serve…. Yikes!!!!!
That's why it had so much bite! People rarely recognize the actual beauty of that part of his technique
As a Jim Courier fan i hated him days he played. Not anymore
I'm afraid not the same in today slow hard courts
I wish Sampras was here to kill off super boring Djokovic!
His fore and backhand technique not so great but this serve was perfect.
His forehand was fantastic, particularly the running forehand. His backhand was also good, maybe not as consistent.
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