Michael Chang vs Jim Courier — San Jose Semi-final
Michael Chang defeated Jim Courier 4-6 7-6 6-4 in the San Jose semi-final on hard. The result followed the form book — Michael Chang came in defending last year's final. Michael Chang extended the head-to-head to 3–2.
Key context
- Match story: Michael Chang dropped the opening set before beating Jim Courier 4–6 7–6 6–4.
How the match was decided
Auto-generatedChang M. came through in three sets.
Common opponents
3 shared · last 12 monthsChang M. and Courier J. faced 3 of the same opponents in the last 12 months. Chang M. went 2–2 (50%) against them, Courier J. 2–2 (50%). Only 2 of the comparisons are context-comparable — too few for a conclusion.
2–250%Chang M. · better vs 1Record vs common opponents2–250%Courier J. · better vs 1
Vs common opponents · derived from scorelines
7–6Sets9–8
63–61Games88–87
2–0Tiebreaks3–1
0–0Deciding sets0–1
Only 3 common opponents — small sample, treat as indicative.
vs Sampras P.L7-6(6) 3-6 4-6 4-6Australian Open · hardL7-6(4) 7-6(3) 3-6 4-6 3-6Australian Open · hard
vs Bruguera S.W6-4 7-6(7) 6-0Wimbledon · grassL3-6 7-5 3-6 3-6Roland Garros · clay
vs Delaitre O.Hard to compareW6-3 6-2 6-4Australian Open · hardW6-1 6-7(7) 6-1 7-6(6)Roland Garros · clay
Head-to-head
5 meetings · Chang M. leads 3–232
Hard: level 2–2 · Carpet: Chang M. leads 1–0
- Chang M.February 1995San JoseThis matchHard4-6 7-6(5) 6-4
- Chang M.February 1994PhiladelphiaHard7-6(6) 6-2
- Courier J.April 1993Hong KongHard6-2 6-3
- Courier J.April 1992Hong KongHard7-5 6-3
- Chang M.December 1991Grand Slam CupCarpet6-4 6-2
Closing odds
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Player context
Before the matchChang M.Courier J.1 616ELO1 7091 575Hard ELO1 6442–8Last 104–622Age24175 cmHeight185 cmRightPlaysRight