Marc Rosset vs Jim Courier — Lyon Final
Marc Rosset defeated Jim Courier 6-4 7-6 in the Lyon final on clay. The upset overturned the form book — Jim Courier came in leading the head-to-head 2–1. Marc Rosset narrowed the head-to-head to 2–2.
Key context
- Match story: Marc Rosset edged Jim Courier in two tight sets (6–4 7–6).
How the match was decided
Auto-generatedRosset M. took it in straight sets.
Common opponents
3 shared · last 12 monthsRosset M. and Courier J. faced 3 of the same opponents in the last 12 months. Rosset M. went 1–2 (33%) against them, Courier J. 3–0 (100%). Courier J. came out better against 2 of 3 comparable opponents, Rosset M. against 0.
1–233%Rosset M. · better vs 0Record vs common opponents3–0100%Courier J. · better vs 2
Vs common opponents · derived from scorelines
6–7Sets8–0
61–65Games49–26
1–1Tiebreaks1–0
0–1Deciding sets0–0
Only 3 common opponents — small sample, treat as indicative.
vs Karbacher B.L6-4 4-6 6-4 1-6 2-6US Open · hardW6-3 6-2Halle · grass
vs Kulti N.W6-4 6-2 6-7(2) 6-2US Open · hardW6-3 6-3 7-6(1)Australian Open · hard
vs Ferreira W.L7-6(7) 3-6 4-6 4-6Wimbledon · grassW6-3 6-4 6-2Australian Open · hard
Head-to-head
4 meetings · level 2–222
Clay: level 1–1 · Hard: level 1–1
- Rosset M.October 1994LyonThis matchClay6-4 7-6(2)
- Courier J.April 1994NiceClay6-0 6-3
- Rosset M.October 1993StockholmHard6-7(5) 6-3 7-6(3)
- Courier J.January 1992Australian OpenHard6-3 6-1 6-3
Closing odds
Player context
Before the matchRosset M.Courier J.1 645ELO1 7091 551Clay ELO1 6834–6Last 104–623Age24201 cmHeight185 cmRightPlaysRight