Jim Courier vs Michael Stich — Roland Garros Semi-final
Jim Courier defeated Michael Stich 6-2 6-7 6-2 6-4 in the Roland Garros semi-final on clay. The upset overturned the form book — Michael Stich came in leading the head-to-head 1–0. Jim Courier claimed a first win over Michael Stich in two meetings, narrowing the head-to-head to 1–1.
Key context
- Match story: Jim Courier closed it out in four sets, 6–2 6–7 6–2 6–4.
How the match was decided
Auto-generatedCourier J. came through in four sets.
Common opponents
0 shared · last 12 monthsNo common opponents in the last 12 months. Surface form and ELO carry more weight here.
Head-to-head
2 meetings · level 1–111
Clay: Courier J. leads 1–0 · Hard: Stich M. leads 1–0
- Courier J.May 1991Roland GarrosThis matchClay6-2 6-7(8) 6-2 6-4
- Stich M.January 1991AdelaideHard6-4 7-6(6)
Closing odds
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Player context
Before the matchCourier J.Stich M.1 709ELO1 7591 683Clay ELO1 7004–6Last 108–220Age22185 cmHeight193 cmRightPlaysRight