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Pete Sampras has withdrawn from next week's ATP tournament in San Jose saying he is not yet ready to return to top-level tennis.
The former world number one and record Grand Slam title winner was due to make his comeback after four months out at the Siebel Open.
But the 31-year-old will now return in Scottsdale, Arizona, on 3 March, after failing to get in good enough shape for San Jose.
Sampras' last competitive match was his victory over Andre Agassi in the US Open final in September.
"Unfortunately, I will be postponing my return to the competitive arena and am withdrawing from the Siebel (San Jose) Open," said Sampras.
"Although I have made significant progress in recent weeks, I am not fully prepared to compete at the highest level.
"It is disappointing to be unable to participate in San Jose where I have enjoyed many successes in the past."
Siebel Open tournament chairman Barry MacKay said: "Obviously, a late withdrawal such as this is extremely disappointing and will make our entire tournament staff work even harder for a successful event."
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looks like he won't be back
if he don't comeback for Scottsdale/Indian Wells, i say thats it
he's gonna do a Rafter for a few months, then finally give up.
Pete Sampras has withdrawn from next week's ATP tournament in San Jose saying he is not yet ready to return to top-level tennis.
The former world number one and record Grand Slam title winner was due to make his comeback after four months out at the Siebel Open.
But the 31-year-old will now return in Scottsdale, Arizona, on 3 March, after failing to get in good enough shape for San Jose.
Sampras' last competitive match was his victory over Andre Agassi in the US Open final in September.
"Unfortunately, I will be postponing my return to the competitive arena and am withdrawing from the Siebel (San Jose) Open," said Sampras.
"Although I have made significant progress in recent weeks, I am not fully prepared to compete at the highest level.
"It is disappointing to be unable to participate in San Jose where I have enjoyed many successes in the past."
Siebel Open tournament chairman Barry MacKay said: "Obviously, a late withdrawal such as this is extremely disappointing and will make our entire tournament staff work even harder for a successful event."
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looks like he won't be back
if he don't comeback for Scottsdale/Indian Wells, i say thats it
he's gonna do a Rafter for a few months, then finally give up.