Jim Courier vs Pete Sampras — US Open Quarter-final
Jim Courier defeated Pete Sampras 6-2 7-6 7-6 in the US Open quarter-final on hard. The upset overturned the form book — Pete Sampras came in leading the head-to-head 1–0, defending the title. Jim Courier claimed a first win over Pete Sampras in two meetings, narrowing the head-to-head to 1–1.
Key context
- Match story: Jim Courier closed it out in three sets, 6–2 7–6 7–6.
How the match was decided
Auto-generatedCourier J. took it in straight sets.
Common opponents
1 shared · last 12 monthsCourier J. and Sampras P. faced 1 of the same opponent in the last 12 months. Courier J. went 1–0 (100%) against them, Sampras P. 1–0 (100%).
1–0100%Courier J.Record vs common opponents1–0100%Sampras P.
Vs common opponents · derived from scorelines
3–2Sets3–0
23–21Games18–9
1–0Deciding sets0–0
Only 1 common opponent — too few for any conclusion. Shown without assessment.
vs Agassi A.Hard to compareW3-6 6-4 2-6 6-1 6-4Roland Garros · clayW6-4 6-3 6-2US Open · hard
Head-to-head
2 meetings · level 1–111
- Courier J.August 1991US OpenThis matchHard6-2 7-6(4) 7-6(5)
- Sampras P.August 1991IndianapolisHard6-3 7-6(7)
Closing odds
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Player context
Before the matchCourier J.Sampras P.1 709ELO1 9451 644Hard ELO1 9404–6Last 108–221Age20185 cmHeight185 cmRightPlaysRight