Dominik Hrbaty defeated Pete Sampras 0-6 6-4 6-4 in the Dusseldorf round robin on clay. The upset overturned the form book — Pete Sampras came in leading the head-to-head 2–0, defending last year's round-robin. Dominik Hrbaty claimed a first win over Pete Sampras in three meetings, narrowing the head-to-head to 2–1.
| Date | Tournament | Round | Surface | Winner | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1998-06-22 | Wimbledon | R128 | grass | Pete Sampras | 6-3 6-3 6-2 |
| 1997-01-13 | Australian Open | R16 | hard | Pete Sampras | 6-7(4) 6-3 6-4 3-6 6-4 |
Averages from each player's recent completed matches (20 vs 20). ATP, WTA & Challenger.