Pete Sampras defeated Magnus Larsson 6-1 6-4 in the Stockholm quarter-final on hard. The result followed the form book — Pete Sampras came in leading the head-to-head 1–0, defending last year's round of 32. Pete Sampras extended the head-to-head to 2–0.
Sampras P. took it in straight sets.
Sampras P. and Larsson M. faced 3 of the same opponents in the last 12 months. Sampras P. went 3–1 (75%) against them, Larsson M. 3–0 (100%). Results against comparable opponents are close (0 : 1 better-results split).
Only 3 common opponents — small sample, treat as indicative.