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Why did Pete Sampras get given the nickname pistol pete?

Anonymous

∙ 12y ago

Updated: 9/27/2023

Pistol Pete got that nickname, because his serves were fast, accurate, and awesome. Especially when his 2nd serve averages in 1 hundred teens whereas everybody else's second serve are mainly in the 90s and low 100s.

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∙ 12y ago

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What was pete sampras nickname?

Pistol Pete

What nicknames does Pete Sampras go by?

Pete Sampras goes by Pistol Pete.

What was pete nickname?

Pistol Pete

What is the birth name of Pete Sampras?

Pete Sampras's birth name is Petros Sampras.

When was Pete Sampras born?

Pete Sampras was born on August 12, 1971.

What is Pete Sampras's birthday?

Pete Sampras was born on August 12, 1971.

What sport does Pete Sampras?

Pete Sampras is a world champion tennis player..

When was Pete Sampras Tennis created?

Pete Sampras Tennis was created in 1994.

What nationality is Pete Sampras?

Pete Sampras was born in Potomac, Maryland, in the United States. Both parents had Greek ancestry.

Who did Pete Sampras marry?

Bridgette Wilson-Sampras

What is the first name of Tennis player Sampras?

His first name is Pete. So, he is Pete Sampras.

How did Pete Maravich get his nickname?

I don't know.. i think because of his jump shot