Pete Sampras defeated Nicolas Kiefer 6-3 6-3 in the Tour Finals semi-final on hard. The result followed the form book — Pete Sampras came in leading the head-to-head 2–1, defending last year's semi-final. Pete Sampras extended the head-to-head to 3–1.
| Date | Tournament | Round | Surface | Winner | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2002-06-10 | Halle | R16 | grass | Nicolas Kiefer | 6-3 6-4 |
| 2001-03-19 | Miami Masters | R64 | hard | Pete Sampras | 6-3 3-6 6-3 |
| 1998-10-26 | Stuttgart Masters | R32 | carpet | Pete Sampras | 6-3 6-4 |
Averages from each player's recent completed matches (20 vs 20). ATP, WTA & Challenger.