Paul Haarhuis vs Boris Becker — US Open Round of 32
Paul Haarhuis defeated Boris Becker 6-3 6-4 6-2 in the US Open round of 32 on hard. The upset overturned the form book — Boris Becker came in leading the head-to-head 1–0, defending last year's semi-final. Paul Haarhuis claimed a first win over Boris Becker in two meetings, narrowing the head-to-head to 1–1.
Key context
- Match story: Paul Haarhuis closed it out in three sets, 6–3 6–4 6–2.
How the match was decided
Auto-generatedHaarhuis P. took it in straight sets.
Common opponents
2 shared · last 12 monthsHaarhuis P. and Becker B. faced 2 of the same opponents in the last 12 months. Haarhuis P. went 0–2 (0%) against them, Becker B. 2–0 (100%).
0–20%Haarhuis P. · better vs 0Record vs common opponents2–0100%Becker B. · better vs 2
Vs common opponents · derived from scorelines
2–6Sets6–2
36–48Games50–44
1–1Tiebreaks2–0
0–0Deciding sets1–0
Only 2 common opponents — too few for any conclusion. Shown without assessment.
vs Carbonell T.L7-6 6-7 4-6 0-6US Open · hardW6-4 6-2 6-2US Open · hard
vs Camporese O.L5-7 5-7 6-3 3-6Australian Open · hardW7-6(4) 7-6(5) 0-6 4-6 14-12Australian Open · hard
Head-to-head
2 meetings · level 1–111
- Haarhuis P.August 1991US OpenThis matchHard6-3 6-4 6-2
- Becker B.January 1990Australian OpenHard6-1 6-2 6-1
Closing odds
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Player context
Before the matchHaarhuis P.Becker B.1 590ELO1 8011 534Hard ELO1 7484–6Last 105–525Age23188 cmHeight190 cmRightPlaysRight