Pete Sampras def. Boris Becker
3-6 7-6(5) 7-6(4) 6-7(11) 6-4
Pete Sampras defeated Boris Becker 3-6 7-6(5) 7-6(4) 6-7(11) 6-4 in the 1996 ATP Finals final on carpet courts.
Match Information
Match Statistics
Our current data sources do not include detailed match statistics for this match.
Player Comparison
| Field | Pete Sampras | Boris Becker |
|---|---|---|
| Country | USA | GER |
| Birth date | Aug 12, 1971 | Nov 22, 1967 |
| Age | 25 | 29 |
| Height | 185 cm | 190 cm |
| Handedness | Right-Handed | Right-Handed |
| Backhand style | One-Handed Backhand | One-Handed Backhand |
| Ranking (entering) | 1 | 6 |
| Ranking points (entering) | 4,865 | 2,983 |
| Elo (entering) | 2,181 | 2,079 |
| Current career W-L | 739–209 | 672–220 |
| Current career earnings | $43,280,489 | $25,080,956 |
Path
Pete Sampras's path
| Opponent | Score | W-L | H2H | Match Data | Date | Round |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Goran Ivanisevic | 6-7(6) 7-6(4) 7-5 | W | H2H | Match data | Nov 26, 1996 | SF |
| Yevgeny Kafelnikov | 6-4 6-4 | W | H2H | Match data | Nov 19, 1996 | RR |
| Andre Agassi | 6-2 6-1 | W | H2H | Match data | Nov 19, 1996 | RR |
Pete Sampras's next match
No later same-event match found for the winner.
Boris Becker's path
| Opponent | Score | W-L | H2H | Match Data | Date | Round |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Richard Krajicek | 6-7(4) 7-6(3) 6-3 | W | H2H | Match data | Nov 26, 1996 | SF |
| Pete Sampras | 7-6(10) 7-6(4) | W | H2H | Match data | Nov 19, 1996 | RR |
| Yevgeny Kafelnikov | 6-4 7-5 | W | H2H | Match data | Nov 19, 1996 | RR |