Pete Sampras defeated Wayne Arthurs 6-4 7-5 6-4 in the Australian Open round of 128 on hard. The upset overturned the form book — Wayne Arthurs came in defending last year's round of 128, but Pete Sampras had been the form player, winning 4 of their last 4 on hard. Pete Sampras extended the head-to-head to 2–1.
| Date | Tournament | Round | Surface | Winner | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2002-08-05 | Cincinnati Masters | R32 | hard | Wayne Arthurs | 4-6 6-3 7-6(4) |
| 1999-06-07 | Queen's Club | R16 | grass | Pete Sampras | 7-5 6-3 |
Each player's serve crossed against the other's return, converted to expected hold of serve. Recent completed matches, ATP, WTA & Challenger. About
Averages over each player's completed matches in the selected window (143 vs 200). ATP, WTA & Challenger.