Wayne Ferreira vs Pete Sampras — Memphis Quarter-final
Wayne Ferreira defeated Pete Sampras 6-4 6-2 in the Memphis quarter-final on hard. The upset overturned the form book — Pete Sampras came in leading the head-to-head 1–0, defending last year's round of 16. Wayne Ferreira claimed a first win over Pete Sampras in two meetings, narrowing the head-to-head to 1–1.
Key context
- Match story: Wayne Ferreira dropped just 6 games past Pete Sampras.
How the match was decided
Auto-generatedFerreira W. took it in straight sets.
Common opponents
2 shared · last 12 monthsFerreira W. and Sampras P. faced 2 of the same opponents in the last 12 months. Ferreira W. went 1–1 (50%) against them, Sampras P. 1–1 (50%).
1–150%Ferreira W. · better vs 0Record vs common opponents1–150%Sampras P. · better vs 0
Vs common opponents · derived from scorelines
3–4Sets3–4
33–33Games35–34
0–1Tiebreaks0–2
Only 2 common opponents — too few for any conclusion. Shown without assessment.
vs Courier J.L2-6 3-6 4-6Roland Garros · clayL2-6 6-7(4) 6-7(5)US Open · hard- vs Wheaton D.W6-7(3) 6-4 6-2 6-2Australian Open · hardW3-6 6-2 6-2 6-4US Open · hard
Head-to-head
2 meetings · level 1–111
- Ferreira W.February 1992MemphisThis matchHard6-4 6-2
- Sampras P.August 1991US OpenHard6-1 6-2 2-2
Closing odds
Player context
Before the matchFerreira W.Sampras P.1 758ELO1 9451 643Hard ELO1 9402–8Last 108–220Age20185 cmHeight185 cmRightPlaysRight