"Did you guys miss me?" asked Pete Sampras when he faced the media at the Royal Albert Hall on his first visit to London in six years this week.
The 14-times grand slam champion is appearing in the final seniors tour event of the year, having recently rekindled his passion for the sport he dominated in the 1990s.
The American's vice-like grip on tennis was at its most destructive in London and especially Wimbledon, where he chalked up seven major titles between 1993-2000.
Image: Pete Sampras arrives for his match against John McEnroe during the BlackRock Masters Tennis at the Royal Albert Hall on December 3, 2008 in London, England.
Photographs: Getty Images | Text: Reuters
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