Ryan Nikolaos Sampras is known as the son of Pete Sampras, a renowned professional tennis player who achieved 14 Grand Slam victories during his career, setting an Open Era record at the time of his retirement. Pete began his professional career in 1988 and concluded it at the 2002 US Open. His parents are Georgia Sampras and Sam Sampras.
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Quick Facts
| Full Name | Ryan Nikolaos Sampras |
| First Name | Ryan |
| Middle Name | Nikolaos |
| Last Name | Sampras |
| Date of Birth | July 29, 2005 |
| Age | 18 years |
| Profession | Celebrity Child |
| Father Name | Pete Sampras |
| Father Profession | tennis player |
| Mother Name | Bridgette Wilson |
| Mother Profession | former actress |
| Gender Identity | Male |
| Horoscope | Leo |
| Sibilings | Christian Charles Sampras |
| Net worth | $175 million |
Bridgette Wilson, Ryan’s mother, retired from acting to devote more time to her family.
Ryan Sampras is the second child of Pete Sampras and Bridgette Wilson. His older brother is Christian Charles Sampras. Bridgette, crowned Miss Teen USA in 1990, embarked on an acting career starting with appearances in shows like ‘Santa Barbara.’ She transitioned to films, starring in productions such as ‘Murder,’ ‘The Wedding Planner,’ and ‘Phantom Punch’ before retiring from acting in 2008.
In a 2000 People article, Wilson expressed her desire to be a housewife, emphasizing the importance of her family. Interviews revealed her struggle with being apart from her children, stating that hiring a non-family babysitter was heartbreaking.
Ryan’s interest in Tennis
Ryan aims to emulate his father’s path and pursue a career as a professional tennis player. His father notes that Ryan plays frequently and has already started competing in junior tennis, gaining insight into the sport. While he has primarily engaged in team sports thus far, he remains far from achieving professional athlete status. Pete, his father, expresses satisfaction that Ryan has a passion for and derives enjoyment from the game.
His Parents’ Love Lives
On September 30, 2000, Pete and Bridgette tied the knot. Pete first noticed her at a Los Angeles movie theater and expressed his interest to a friend. This friend took the initiative to introduce them. After dating for nine months, Pete proposed to Bridgette at his Los Angeles residence. Nearly sixteen weeks later, they exchanged vows in their garden.
Ryan’s father’s accomplishments
Pete was once ranked as the world’s number one professional tennis player. His passion for the game ignited at the age of three. Known for his lightning-fast serves, often blasting over the net, he earned the nickname ‘Pistol Pete.’ While he secured victories five times in the Open Era, including two Australian Opens, the French Open eluded him. Notably, Pete stands alone in having reached all seven Wimbledon finals and clinching 14 Grand Slam championships.
Net worth
As of January 2024, his parents collectively possess a net worth of $175 million, accumulated through their respective professions. Pete, his father, earned a career prize money totaling $43.28 million. Below is a list of American tennis players alongside their career prize money.
