Pete Sampras. A wonderful player, person, and advocate for the game, Sampras had a big rivalry with Agassi, once playing a 5-set U.S. Open match where every set was a tie-break. Sampras held the record for Slams, until a certain Swiss man came alone and took it. Sampras’ big serve, bigger and faster than Budge’s Cannonball, was the staple of his game. It destroyed opponents, maddened proven returners, and won titles. Sampras loved the Grass of Wimbledon, as it played perfectly to his game. The self proclaimed “King of Swing” racked up an astounding 6 straight years at #1 and 14 Majors. One of the best ever.