That's interesting. I have never heard that about Federer and have always found him to be appreciative and humble. BUT, I have never seen him lose. That's the true test o a person's character.

I disagree about Roddick though. I assume that's who you meant by Andy. I don't remember another tennis player whose dislike by other players became so public. I can't remember the specifics but after some tirade, another player made a remark about how the other players didn't like Roddick. This was then confirmed by other players. Anti-Americanism was part of it but many also found him brash and standoffish. In a semi-acknowledgment of the sentiments, Roddick went on several shows, i.e. Leno, to discuss the controversy. His basic take was that no one had ever said anything to his face.

I don't know his popularity among other players today but do know that he's not very popular among my European friends.

As for Sampras, Pete was definitely a class act. He won me over with the public sobbing over his coach, who had brain cancer. Imagine my surprise when I found out he was/is a Republican (who tend to frown upon such displays). Agassi was more complicated. When Sampras received flowers from Elton John for participating in a benefit, Agassi warned him that doing so might make him seem gay. At the time, Agassi was influenced by Fundie Michael Chang. Chang even convinced Agassi to do Bible study together. Many will remember that Chang always prefaced his [few] victory speeches with "First of all, I want to thank my Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ..." Ugh.