catharsis(Noun) A release of emotional tension after an overwhelming vicarious experience, resulting in the purging or purification of the emotions, as through watching a dramatic production (especially a tragedy). Coined in this sense by Aristotle.
Pete Sampras. Petros Pete Sampras (born August 12, 1971) is an American retired tennis player. He was a longtime world No. 1 and is regarded as one of the greatest players in tennis history. He was particularly esteemed for his precise serve, earning the nickname Pistol Pete.
Catching up with Pete Sampras as Roger Federer tries to break his Wimbledon record. WIMBLEDON, England â It was 15 years ago that American Pete Sampras won his last of seven Wimbledon titles, breaking Roy Emerson's Open Era Grand Slam record with his 13th overall, hoisting the trophy on Centre Court as the clock ticked past 9 o'clock in the evening.