Pete Sampras defeated Boris Becker 7-6(4) 3-6 6-3 in the 1997 Paris Masters round of 32 on carpet courts.
Match Statistics
| Stat | Pete Sampras | Boris Becker |
| Aces | 14 | 12 |
| Double faults | 2 | 8 |
| First serve % | 64 | 57 |
| First serve points won % | 82 | 81 |
| Second serve points won % | 58 | 44 |
| Break points saved % | 50 | 83 |
| Break points converted % | 17 | 50 |
| Service points won % | 73 | 65 |
| Return points won % | 35 | 27 |
| Total points won % | 53 | 47 |
Player Comparison
| Field | Pete Sampras | Boris Becker |
| Country |
USA
|
GER
|
| Birth date | Aug 12, 1971 | Nov 22, 1967 |
| Age | 26 | 29 |
| Height | 185 cm | 190 cm |
| Handedness | Right-Handed | Right-Handed |
| Backhand style | One-Handed Backhand | — |
| Ranking (entering) | 1 | 38 |
| Ranking points (entering) | 3,998 | 975 |
| Elo (entering) | 2,142 | 1,972 |
| Current career W-L | 739–209 | 672–220 |
| Current career earnings | $43,280,489 | $25,080,956 |
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