Happy birthday! Pete Sampras turns 54 today

By Lori Macatee
Washington
Last updated on August 12, 2025

The iconic and legendary tennis player turns 54 on Tuesday, Aug. 12, 2025.

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Pete Sampras is celebrating his 54th birthday today. As a number of online tributes attest, he is one of the most acclaimed tennis players of his generation.

Popular tennis player Pete Sampras has always liked to keep a bit of himself hidden from view. At 54th birthday, he remains a man of many facets.

Sampras, a cultural icon

Born in Potomac on August 12, 1971, Pete Sampras' career spans an arc over many different eras and tastes in American history. Sampras' not just a great tennis player, he's an inspiration, an icon and a successful business man. At this point in his career, there seems to be little Pete hasn't done.

And we've got a feeling the next 12 months are going to be even bigger and better for Pete Sampras as he promises more to come. After all, he's only 54.

Happy Birthday, Pete, you're the best!