Jim Courier vs Michael Stich — Australian Open Semi-final
Jim Courier defeated Michael Stich 7-6 6-4 6-2 in the Australian Open semi-final on hard. The upset overturned the form book — Michael Stich came in leading the head-to-head 2–1, defending last year's quarter-final. Jim Courier narrowed the head-to-head to 2–2.
Key context
- Match story: Jim Courier closed it out in three sets, 7–6 6–4 6–2.
How the match was decided
Auto-generatedCourier J. took it in straight sets.
Common opponents
1 shared · last 12 monthsCourier J. and Stich M. faced 1 of the same opponent in the last 12 months. Courier J. went 0–1 (0%) against them, Stich M. 0–1 (0%).
0–10%Courier J. · better vs 0Record vs common opponents0–10%Stich M. · better vs 0
Vs common opponents · derived from scorelines
1–3Sets0–3
11–21Games9–18
Only 1 common opponent — too few for any conclusion. Shown without assessment.
vs Sampras P.L1-6 6-3 2-6 2-6US Open · hardL3-6 2-6 4-6Wimbledon · grass
Head-to-head
4 meetings · level 2–222
Hard: level 1–1 · Grass: Stich M. leads 1–0 · Clay: Courier J. leads 1–0
- Courier J.January 1993Australian OpenThis matchHard7-6(4) 6-4 6-2
- Stich M.June 1991WimbledonGrass6-3 7-6(2) 6-2
- Courier J.May 1991Roland GarrosClay6-2 6-7(8) 6-2 6-4
- Stich M.January 1991AdelaideHard6-4 7-6(6)
Closing odds
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Player context
Before the matchCourier J.Stich M.1 709ELO1 7591 644Hard ELO1 6344–6Last 108–222Age24185 cmHeight193 cmRightPlaysRight