Richard Krajicek defeated Pete Sampras 6-4 3-6 7-6 in the Los Angeles semi-final on hard. The result followed the form book — Richard Krajicek came in defending the title.
Krajicek R. came through in three sets.
Krajicek R. and Sampras P. faced 3 of the same opponents in the last 12 months. Krajicek R. went 0–3 (0%) against them, Sampras P. 3–2 (60%). Sampras P. came out better against 2 of 3 comparable opponents, Krajicek R. against 0.
Only 3 common opponents — small sample, treat as indicative.