Pete Sampras is `` a little more optimistic '' his stolen mementos will be found , his agent says . The tennis star has been in the news recently for allegedly stealing items from fans at Wimbledon and other tournaments. Thieves took 51 of Sampras ' championship trophies and other items last month , police say .
Pete Sampras is `` a little more optimistic '' his stolen mementos will be found , his agent says . One of the tennis legend 's stolen trophies was found late last week in a Los Angeles park . Thieves took 51 of Sampras ' championship trophies and other items last month , police say .