Jim Courier vs Andrei Cherkasov — Indianapolis Quarter-final
Jim Courier defeated Andrei Cherkasov 6-2 7-5 in the Indianapolis quarter-final on hard. The upset overturned the form book — Andrei Cherkasov came in leading the head-to-head 1–0. Jim Courier claimed a first win over Andrei Cherkasov in two meetings, narrowing the head-to-head to 1–1.
Key context
- Match story: Jim Courier closed it out in two sets, 6–2 7–5.
How the match was decided
Auto-generatedCourier J. took it in straight sets.
Common opponents
2 shared · last 12 monthsCourier J. and Cherkasov A. faced 2 of the same opponents in the last 12 months. Courier J. went 2–1 (67%) against them, Cherkasov A. 0–2 (0%).
2–167%Courier J. · better vs 1Record vs common opponents0–20%Cherkasov A. · better vs 0
Vs common opponents · derived from scorelines
8–6Sets0–6
62–65Games20–37
0–0Tiebreaks0–1
1–1Deciding sets0–0
Only 2 common opponents — too few for any conclusion. Shown without assessment.
vs Edberg S.W6-4 2-6 6-3 6-4Roland Garros · clayL6-7(4) 4-6 3-6Roland Garros · clay
vs Agassi A.Hard to compareW3-6 6-4 2-6 6-1 6-4Roland Garros · clayL2-6 2-6 3-6US Open · hard
Head-to-head
2 meetings · level 1–111
- Courier J.August 1991IndianapolisThis matchHard6-2 7-5
- Cherkasov A.September 1990BaselHard3-6 6-2 6-3
Closing odds
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Player context
Before the matchCourier J.Cherkasov A.1 709ELO1 5431 644Hard ELO1 5264–6Last 104–620Age21185 cmHeight180 cmRightPlaysRight