Bernd Karbacher defeated Pete Sampras 4-6 6-4 6-1 in the Indianapolis semi-final on hard. The upset overturned the form book — Pete Sampras came in leading the head-to-head 1–0. Bernd Karbacher claimed a first win over Pete Sampras in two meetings, narrowing the head-to-head to 1–1.
| Date | Tournament | Round | Surface | Winner | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1999-02-08 | San Jose | QF | hard | Pete Sampras | 7-5 6-3 |
Averages over each player's completed matches in the selected window (59 vs 200). ATP, WTA & Challenger.
Each player's serve crossed against the other's return, converted to expected hold of serve. Recent completed matches, ATP, WTA & Challenger. About