Pete Sampras defeated Nicolas Lapentti 7-6 7-6 in the Tour Finals round robin on hard. The result followed the form book — Pete Sampras came in leading the head-to-head 2–0, defending last year's semi-final. Pete Sampras extended the head-to-head to 3–0.
| Date | Tournament | Round | Surface | Winner | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2001-08-06 | Cincinnati Masters | R64 | hard | Pete Sampras | 6-3 6-2 |
| 2000-03-20 | Miami Masters | QF | hard | Pete Sampras | 6-4 7-6(3) |
Averages from each player's recent completed matches (20 vs 20). ATP, WTA & Challenger.