Patrick Rafter vs Jim Courier — USA vs AUS Round Robin
Patrick Rafter defeated Jim Courier 7-6 6-4 6-4 in the USA vs AUS round robin on hard. The result followed the form book — Patrick Rafter came in leading the head-to-head 1–0. Patrick Rafter extended the head-to-head to 2–0.
Key context
- Match story: Patrick Rafter edged Jim Courier in three tight sets (7–6 6–4 6–4).
How the match was decided
Auto-generatedRafter P. took it in straight sets.
Common opponents
6 shared · last 12 monthsRafter P. and Courier J. faced 6 of the same opponents in the last 12 months. Rafter P. went 6–1 (86%) against them, Courier J. 2–5 (29%). Rafter P. came out better against 3 of 4 comparable opponents, Courier J. against 1 — though 1 of those edges carries caveats (retirement, lower-tier event).
vs Henman T.W6-2 6-4Canada Masters · hardW7-6 2-6 7-6 6-7 7-5GBR vs USA · hard
vs Kafelnikov Y.W7-5 6-0Cincinnati Masters · hardL7-5 4-6 2-6 0-3Australian Open · hard
vs Sampras P.W6-7 6-4 2-6 6-4 6-3US Open · hardL3-6 6-7Miami Masters · hard
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- vs Rusedski G.L6-7 7-6 4-6Stuttgart Masters · carpetW6-4 6-7 6-3 1-6 8-6GBR vs USA · hard
vs Arazi H.Hard to compareW4-6 4-6 6-3 6-3 6-1US Open · hardL6-2 3-6 4-6 1-6Roland Garros · clay
vs Haas T.Hard to compareW6-2 7-5s Hertogenbosch · grassL6-7 6-7Cincinnati Masters · hard
Head-to-head
2 meetings · Rafter P. leads 2–0Hard: Rafter P. leads 1–0 · Grass: Rafter P. leads 1–0
- Rafter P.July 1999USA vs AUSThis matchHard7-6 6-4 6-4
- Rafter P.June 1997Queen's ClubGrass4-6 6-3 6-3
Draw
Player context
Before the matchCite this
Patrick Rafter beat Jim Courier 7-6 6-4 6-4. Umpiry, "Patrick Rafter vs Jim Courier — USA vs AUS Round Robin", https://umpiry.com/match/1999-07-16/courier-vs-rafter-usa-vs-aus-rr?utm_source=cite (as of 16 July 1999).