Pistol Pete on Andy Murray - video
Updated on 03 December 2008
Seven times Wimbledon champion Pete Sampras tips Britain's Andy Murray to win a grand slam, if he gets more confident.
The 37-year-old also predicts that Roger Federer will break his all-time record of 14 Grand Slam titles.
Speaking ahead of a senior tour match in London, Sampras said: "I have seen Andy play quite a few times - he is one of the best players in the world.
"I think if he believes in himself, and has more confidence next year when it comes to a Wimbledon or US Open final, he will come through it.
"I think at the US Open he was a little bit over-matched and maybe didn't believe he could win it.
"Being from this country he's got a lot of pressure on him, so it's going to be tough for him.
"But he's a great player and he's capable of winning a major in his career if not more."
Sampras was renowned for his reserved demeanour on court, but he does not think Murray's occasional outbursts are a problem.
He said: "Everyone is different. Andy is an emotional guy. He's a hard worker. If he didn't act like that he would be a different person.
"He knows what he is doing and he's got good people around him."
The American won 14 grand slam titles in a glittering 15-year career, although he predicts Roger Federer - who has won 13 grand slams - will soon overtake him.
He said: "I think Roger has had a fine year. I know he's going to break my record. He's only 26 - he's healthy - he's going to do it.
"I just think this year or next year he will win another Wimbledon or US Open."
Sampras played down fears relating to match-fixing in professional tennis, saying the sport was "clean". He expects to continue playing senior tour games for the next couple of years.
