Jim Courier vs Richard Krajicek — Roland Garros Semi-final
Jim Courier defeated Richard Krajicek 6-1 6-7 7-5 6-2 in the Roland Garros semi-final on clay. The upset overturned the form book — Richard Krajicek came in leading the head-to-head 1–0, defending last year's round of 64. Jim Courier claimed a first win over Richard Krajicek in two meetings, narrowing the head-to-head to 1–1.
Key context
- Match story: Jim Courier came through a tight passage before pulling clear — 6–1 6–7 7–5 6–2.
How the match was decided
Auto-generatedCourier J. came through in four sets.
Common opponents
1 shared · last 12 monthsCourier J. and Krajicek R. faced 1 of the same opponent in the last 12 months. Courier J. went 1–0 (100%) against them, Krajicek R. 0–1 (0%).
1–0100%Courier J. · better vs 1Record vs common opponents0–10%Krajicek R. · better vs 0
Vs common opponents · derived from scorelines
3–1Sets2–3
21–14Games24–27
0–0Tiebreaks1–0
0–0Deciding sets0–1
Only 1 common opponent — too few for any conclusion. Shown without assessment.
vs Edberg S.W6-2 6-1 2-6 7-5Australian Open · hardL4-6 7-6(6) 3-6 6-3 4-6US Open · hard
Head-to-head
2 meetings · level 1–111
Clay: Courier J. leads 1–0 · Hard: Krajicek R. leads 1–0
- Courier J.May 1993Roland GarrosThis matchClay6-1 6-7(2) 7-5 6-2
- Krajicek R.November 1992AntwerpHard4-6 6-4 7-5
Closing odds
Player context
Before the matchCourier J.Krajicek R.1 709ELO1 7921 683Clay ELO1 6714–6Last 105–522Age21185 cmHeight196 cmRightPlaysRight