Wayne Arthurs defeated Pete Sampras 4-6 6-3 7-6 in the Cincinnati Masters round of 32 on hard. The upset overturned the form book — Pete Sampras came in leading the head-to-head 2–0, defending last year's round of 32. Wayne Arthurs claimed a first win over Pete Sampras in three meetings, narrowing the head-to-head to 2–1.
| Date | Tournament | Round | Surface | Winner | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000-01-17 | Australian Open | R128 | hard | Pete Sampras | 6-4 7-5 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 (167 vs 40). ATP, WTA & Challenger.