Stefan Edberg vs Boris Becker — Wimbledon Final
Stefan Edberg defeated Boris Becker 6-2 6-2 3-6 3-6 6-4 in the Wimbledon final on grass. The upset overturned the form book — Boris Becker came in leading the head-to-head 1–0. Stefan Edberg claimed a first win over Boris Becker in two meetings, levelling the head-to-head at 1–1.
Key context
- Match story: Stefan Edberg closed it out in five sets, 6–2 6–2 3–6 3–6 6–4.
How the match was decided
Auto-generatedEdberg S. came through in five sets.
Common opponents
1 shared · last 12 monthsEdberg S. and Becker B. faced 1 of the same opponent in the last 12 months. Edberg S. went 1–0 (100%) against them, Becker B. 0–1 (0%).
1–0100%Edberg S. · better vs 1Record vs common opponents0–10%Becker B. · better vs 0
Vs common opponents · derived from scorelines
3–0Sets0–3
18–4Games10–18
Only 1 common opponent — too few for any conclusion. Shown without assessment.
vs Wilander M.W6-1 6-1 6-2Australian Open · hardL4-6 4-6 2-6Australian Open · hard
Head-to-head
2 meetings · level 1–111
- Edberg S.June 1990WimbledonThis matchGrass6-2 6-2 3-6 3-6 6-4
- Becker B.June 1990Queen's ClubGrass6-4 6-4
Draw
Closing odds
Player context
Before the matchEdberg S.Becker B.1 768ELO1 8011 635Grass ELO1 7306–4Last 105–5
Cite this
Stefan Edberg beat Boris Becker 6-2 6-2 3-6 3-6 6-4. Umpiry, "Stefan Edberg vs Boris Becker — Wimbledon Final", https://umpiry.com/match/1990-06-25/becker-vs-edberg-wimbledon-f?utm_source=cite (as of 25 June 1990).