Pete Sampras Born in Washington, D.C., Pete Sampras is one of today ' s most internationally recognized professional tennis players. 1998 highlights ? won 5 times Wimbledon ? won 11th Grand Slam Tournament ? Finished # 1 tennis player in the world, his 6th consecutive year, breaking Jimmy Connors' record 1997 highlights ? Finished No. 1 in Al'P rankings for the fifth consecutive year ? Chosen by a select group of current and past players, journalists and tournament, directors as the No. 1 player of the era ? Won Wimbledon; fourth time ? Won ATP Tour World Championship; fourth time ? Australian Open winner; second time ? Won four additional titles: San Jose, Philadelphia, Cincinnati and Paris Aces for Charity Every time Sampras hits an ace, he donates $100 to "Aces for Charity". In 1998, Sampras selected five charitable organizations as the benefactors of Aces for Charity: The Tim and Tom Gullikson Foundation, The Kid' s Stuff Foundation (KSF),1'he Vitus Gerulaitis Youth Foundation, The Revlon/UCLA Breast Center, and The Avon Breast Health Access Fund. The Tire and Tom Gullikson Foundation's established in 1995 assists brain tumor patients and their families in managing the physical, emotional and social challenges presented by the illness. This organization was founded by Sampras' former coach, Tim Gullikson in 1995, when Tim was first diagnosed with cancer. The Kid's Stuff Foundation, founded in 1990 by former tennis player Andrea Jaeger, serves 100 children annually, providing positive lifetime experiences and a safehaven for children with cancer and life-threatening diseases. The Vitus Gerulaitis Youth Foundation is a public charity dedicated to supporting youth tennis programs that are offered free of charge to inner city children. The Revlon/UCLA Breast Center offers in one setting a comprehensive and multidisciplinary program for women with varying forms of breast problems. The Avon Breast Health Access Fund is the sole grant-making arm for the National Alliance of Breast Cancer Organizations. For further information about Aces for Charity, contact: IMG 420 West 45th Street New York, NY 10036 Tel. (212) 541-5640