Cedric Pioline vs Jim Courier — US Open Round of 16
Cedric Pioline defeated Jim Courier 7-5 6-7 6-4 6-4 in the US Open round of 16 on hard. The upset overturned the form book — Jim Courier came in leading the head-to-head 3–0, defending last year's semi-final, but Cedric Pioline had been the form player, winning 4 of their last 7 on hard. Cedric Pioline claimed a first win over Jim Courier in four meetings, narrowing the head-to-head to 3–1.
Key context
- Match story: Cedric Pioline edged Jim Courier in four tight sets (7–5 6–7 6–4 6–4).
How the match was decided
Auto-generatedPioline C. came through in four sets.
Common opponents
2 shared · last 12 monthsPioline C. and Courier J. faced 2 of the same opponents in the last 12 months. Pioline C. went 0–2 (0%) against them, Courier J. 3–0 (100%).
0–20%Pioline C. · better vs 0Record vs common opponents3–0100%Courier J. · better vs 2
Vs common opponents · derived from scorelines
1–6Sets9–3
31–41Games63–45
0–1Tiebreaks0–0
Only 2 common opponents — too few for any conclusion. Shown without assessment.
vs Edberg S.L5-7 5-7 3-6Wimbledon · grassW4-6 6-4 6-2 6-4Wimbledon · grass
vs Muster T.L6-7 6-2 4-6 2-6Roland Garros · clayW6-3 2-6 6-4 6-2Roland Garros · clay
Head-to-head
4 meetings · Courier J. leads 3–113
- Pioline C.August 1993US OpenThis matchHard7-5 6-7(4) 6-4 6-4
- Courier J.August 1993IndianapolisHard6-3 6-4
- Courier J.August 1992US OpenHard7-6(2) 6-4 3-6 6-3
- Courier J.August 1992IndianapolisHard6-4 6-2
Closing odds
Player context
Before the matchPioline C.Courier J.1 673ELO1 7091 625Hard ELO1 6444–6Last 104–624Age23188 cmHeight185 cmRightPlaysRight