Jimmy Connors defeated Michael Stich 5-7 7-6 7-5 in the Memphis round of 16 on hard. The upset overturned the form book — Michael Stich came in leading the head-to-head 2–0, defending last year's final. Jimmy Connors claimed a first win over Michael Stich in three meetings, narrowing the head-to-head to 2–1.
| Date | Tournament | Round | Surface | Winner | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1992-05-25 | Roland Garros | R128 | clay | Michael Stich | 7-5 3-6 6-7(4) 6-1 6-2 |
| 1990-09-24 | Basel | R32 | hard | Michael Stich | 7-6 6-3 |
Averages over each player's completed matches in the selected window. ATP, WTA & Challenger.