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Rafael Nadal vs Pete Sampras
Which player? Pick one and see how the world splits.
- Rafael Nadal Spain · 1986– 61% · #3 in the world
- Pete Sampras United States · 1971– 39% · #10 in the world
What the votes say
The world picks Rafael Nadal over Pete Sampras, 61% to 39%. Rafael Nadal is #3 of the 120 tennis players in the world ranking, and #1 of the 7 from Spain. Pete Sampras is #10, and #4 of the 35 from the United States.
Side by side
| Rafael Nadal | Pete Sampras | |
|---|---|---|
| World rank | #3 | #10 |
| Country | Spain | United States |
| Born | 1986 | 1971 |
| Grand Slam titles | 22 | 14 |