Jimmy Connors vs Michael Stich — Memphis Round of 16
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 1–0, defending last year's final. Jimmy Connors claimed a first win over Michael Stich in two meetings, narrowing the head-to-head to 1–1.
Key context
- Match story: Jimmy Connors dropped the opening set before beating Michael Stich 5–7 7–6 7–5.
How the match was decided
Auto-generatedConnors J. came through in three sets.
Common opponents
1 shared · last 12 monthsConnors J. and Stich M. faced 1 of the same opponent in the last 12 months. Connors J. went 0–1 (0%) against them, Stich M. 1–1 (50%).
0–10%Connors J. · better vs 0Record vs common opponents1–150%Stich M. · better vs 1
Vs common opponents · derived from scorelines
0–3Sets4–3
8–18Games34–35
0–0Tiebreaks2–0
Only 1 common opponent — too few for any conclusion. Shown without assessment.
vs Courier J.L3-6 3-6 2-6US Open · hardW6-3 7-6(2) 6-2Wimbledon · grass
Head-to-head
2 meetings · level 1–111
- Connors J.February 1992MemphisThis matchHard5-7 7-6(5) 7-5
- Stich M.September 1990BaselHard7-6 6-3
Closing odds
Player context
Before the matchConnors J.Stich M.1 491ELO1 7591 495Hard ELO1 6343–7Last 108–2