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THE SCOOP: FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 22

Call Pete Sampras 'daddy'

By Sandra Harwitt and Matt Cronin
tennisreporters.net

Susan Mullane Camerawork USA, Inc.

Pete Sampras added an important new fact to his impressive resume this week when he became a father for the first time.

A valued tennisreporters.net source confirmed that Sampras and his wife, Bridgette, welcomed a son to their family. Mom and baby are reported to be doing fine and there is no word yet on what the couple have named their new arrival.

Sampras, who holds a record 14 Grand Slam titles, won his last major at the US Open in September. Since that time, he's been contemplating whether to retire or return to the tour for the 2003 season. Sampras has admitted he is torn between seeking an eighth career Wimbledon title and ending his career with his recent success at Flushing Meadows.

Note: A statement released by Bridgette Wilson-Sampras' publicist on Monday, Nov. 24, confirmed the tennisreporters.net exclusive posted on Friday, Nov. 22, that Christian Charles Sampras was born on Thursday, Nov. 21, in Los Angeles, Calif. and that baby and mom were doing well.