Bridgette Wilson-Sampras, center, holds son Christian Charles as her husband Pete Sampras announces his retirement from tennis at a news conference Monday, Aug. 25, 2003 at the US Open tennis tournament in New York.
Pete Sampras waves goodbye after he announced his retirement from tennis at a news conference Monday, Aug. 25, 2003 at the US Open tennis tournament in New York
Pete Sampras of the United States announces his retirement from competitive tennis during a news conference at the 2003 U.S. Open in Flushing, New York, August 25, 2003. Sampras is a 14-time Grand Slam singles winner.
Pete Sampras cant' hold back tears during a ceremony honoring his retirement from tennis Monday, Aug. 25, 2003 at the US Open tennis tournament in New York.
Pete Sampras cries as he is honored by the United States Tennis Association after announcing his retirement from tennis at a ceremony in Arthur Ashe Stadium Monday, Aug. 25, 2003 at the US Open tennis tournament in New York. Behind him are former competitors Boris Becker, left, and Jim Courier.
Pete Sampras, left, is congratulated by tennis greats Boris Becker, right, and John McEnroe during a ceremony honoring Sampras' retirement from tennis Monday, Aug. 25, 2003 at the US Open tennis tournament in New York.
Pete Sampras takes a final lap around Arthur Ashe Stadium with his son Christian Charles after he announced his retirement from tennis on Monday, Aug. 25, 2003 at the US Open tennis tournament in New York.
Pete Sampras, right, is joined by his wife Bridgette Wilson-Sampras and their son Christian Charles during a ceremony honoring his retirement Monday, Aug. 25, 2003 at the US Open tennis tournament in New York.
Pete Sampras takes a final lap around Arthur Ashe Stadium with his son Christian Charles after he announced his retirement from tennis on Monday, Aug. 25, 2003 at the US Open tennis tournament in New York.
Pete Sampras waves to the crowd after announcing his retirement from tennis at a ceremony in Arthur Ashe Stadium Monday, Aug. 25, 2003 at the US Open tennis tournament in New York.
Pete Sampras, right, is joined by his wife Bridgette Wilson-Sampras and their son Christian Charles during a ceremony honoring his retirement Monday, Aug. 25, 2003 at the US Open tennis tournament in New York.
Pete Sampras, holding his nine-month-old son Christian Charles, waves goodbye to the fans after announcing his retirement from tennis at a ceremony in Arthur Ashe Stadium Monday, Aug. 25, 2003 at the US Open tennis tournament in New York.
Pete Sampras, right, is joined by his wife Bridgette Wilson-Sampras and son Christian Charles, after he announced his retirement from tennis Monday, Aug. 25, 2003 at the US Open tennis tournament in New York. At left is announcer Dick Enberg.
Pete Sampras can't hold back his tears after he announced his retirement from tennis Monday, Aug. 25, 2003 at the US Open tennis tournament in New York.
Pete Sampras of the United States waves goodbye, while carrying his son Christian, at the end of his retirement ceremony at the 2003 U.S. Open in Flushing, New York, August 25, 2003.
Pete Sampras, right, embraces Jim Courier during his retirement ceremony in Arthur Ashe Stadium Monday, Aug. 25, 2003 at the US Open tennis tournament in New York.
Pete Sampras tries to control his emotions during a ceremony to honor his retirement at the US Open at the USTA National Tennis Center, Flushing Meadows, New York. Sampras made an emotional farewell saying that after a record 14 Grand Slam titles that "I know in my heart it's time.".