Michael Stich vs Cedric Pioline — Roland Garros Quarter-final
Michael Stich defeated Cedric Pioline 6-4 4-6 6-3 6-2 in the Roland Garros quarter-final on clay. The upset overturned the form book — Cedric Pioline came in leading the head-to-head 1–0, defending last year's round of 64. Michael Stich claimed a first win over Cedric Pioline in two meetings, narrowing the head-to-head to 1–1.
Key context
- Match story: Michael Stich closed it out in four sets, 6–4 4–6 6–3 6–2.
How the match was decided
Auto-generatedStich M. came through in four sets.
Common opponents
1 shared · last 12 monthsStich M. and Pioline C. faced 1 of the same opponent in the last 12 months. Stich M. went 1–0 (100%) against them, Pioline C. 1–0 (100%).
1–0100%Stich M. · better vs 0Record vs common opponents1–0100%Pioline C. · better vs 0
Vs common opponents · derived from scorelines
2–1Sets3–0
16–12Games19–10
1–0Deciding sets0–0
Only 1 common opponent — too few for any conclusion. Shown without assessment.
vs Schalken S.W4-6 6-4 6-2Halle · grassW6-4 7-5 6-1US Open · hard
Head-to-head
2 meetings · level 1–111
Clay: Stich M. leads 1–0 · Hard: Pioline C. leads 1–0
- Stich M.May 1996Roland GarrosThis matchClay6-4 4-6 6-3 6-2
- Pioline C.August 1993Long IslandHard6-7(5) 6-4 7-6(6)
Closing odds
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Player context
Before the matchStich M.Pioline C.1 759ELO1 6731 700Clay ELO1 6358–2Last 104–627Age26193 cmHeight188 cmRightPlaysRight