Jim Courier defeated Stefan Edberg 6-4 2-6 6-3 6-4 in the Roland Garros quarter-final on clay. The upset overturned the form book — Stefan Edberg came in leading the head-to-head 1–0, defending last year's round of 128. Jim Courier claimed a first win over Stefan Edberg in two meetings, narrowing the head-to-head to 1–1.
Courier J. came through in four sets.
Clay: Courier J. leads 1–0 · Hard: Edberg S. leads 1–0