Mark Philippoussis vs Pete Sampras — Australian Open Round of 32
Mark Philippoussis defeated Pete Sampras 6-4 7-6 7-6 in the Australian Open round of 32 on hard. The upset overturned the form book — Pete Sampras came in leading the head-to-head 1–0, defending last year's final. Mark Philippoussis claimed a first win over Pete Sampras in two meetings, narrowing the head-to-head to 1–1.
Key context
- Match story: Mark Philippoussis edged Pete Sampras in three tight sets (6–4 7–6 7–6).
How the match was decided
Auto-generatedPhilippoussis M. took it in straight sets.
Common opponents
0 shared · last 12 monthsNo common opponents in the last 12 months. Surface form and ELO carry more weight here.
Head-to-head
2 meetings · level 1–111
- Philippoussis M.January 1996Australian OpenThis matchHard6-4 7-6(9) 7-6(3)
- Sampras P.August 1995US OpenHard6-7(5) 7-5 7-5 6-3
Closing odds
Player context
Before the matchPhilippoussis M.Sampras P.1 754ELO1 9451 595Hard ELO1 9405–5Last 108–219Age24196 cmHeight185 cmRightPlaysRight