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Sampras returns to play World Team Tennis

LONDON, March 1 (Xinhua) -- Former world number one Pete Sampras will come back to tennis court, competing in the World Team Tennis Pro League this season after more than three years' retirement.

"I've been busy with my family and enjoying retirement but this feels like the right time to get back on the court and play World Team Tennis," said the 34-year-old on Tuesday, who won 64 singles titles, including 14 grand slams during his 15-year career.

Sampras' last professional match was the 2002 U.S. Open final, when he beat longtime rival Andre Agassi for his record 14th Grand Slam title.

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