Pete Sampras vs Goran Ivanisevic — Grand Slam Cup Quarter-final
Pete Sampras defeated Goran Ivanisevic 7-6 6-7 8-6 in the Grand Slam Cup quarter-final on carpet. The upset overturned the form book — Goran Ivanisevic came in leading the head-to-head 1–0. Pete Sampras claimed a first win over Goran Ivanisevic in two meetings, narrowing the head-to-head to 1–1.
Key context
- Match story: Pete Sampras edged Goran Ivanisevic in three tight sets (7–6 6–7 8–6).
How the match was decided
Auto-generatedSampras P. came through in three sets.
Common opponents
1 shared · last 12 monthsSampras P. and Ivanisevic G. faced 1 of the same opponent in the last 12 months. Sampras P. went 1–0 (100%) against them, Ivanisevic G. 0–1 (0%).
1–0100%Sampras P. · better vs 1Record vs common opponents0–10%Ivanisevic G. · better vs 0
Vs common opponents · derived from scorelines
3–1Sets1–3
25–20Games15–22
1–1Tiebreaks0–0
Only 1 common opponent — too few for any conclusion. Shown without assessment.
vs Muster T.W6-7 7-6 6-4 6-3US Open · hardL2-6 6-4 4-6 3-6Roland Garros · clay
Head-to-head
2 meetings · level 1–111
Carpet: Sampras P. leads 1–0 · Hard: Ivanisevic G. leads 1–0
- Sampras P.December 1990Grand Slam CupThis matchCarpet7-6 6-7 8-6
- Ivanisevic G.August 1990Long IslandHard7-6 6-3
Closing odds
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Player context
Before the matchSampras P.Ivanisevic G.1 945ELO1 6898–2Last 103–719Age19185 cmHeight193 cmRightPlaysLeft