Pete Sampras defeated Thomas Muster 6-1 4-6 6-2 in the 1997 Paris Masters quarterfinal on carpet courts.
Match Statistics
| Stat | Pete Sampras | Thomas Muster |
| Aces | 10 | 6 |
| Double faults | 0 | 2 |
| First serve % | 72 | 54 |
| First serve points won % | 78 | 61 |
| Second serve points won % | 63 | 57 |
| Break points saved % | 50 | 67 |
| Break points converted % | 33 | 50 |
| Service points won % | 74 | 59 |
| Return points won % | 41 | 26 |
| Total points won % | 57 | 43 |
Player Comparison
| Field | Pete Sampras | Thomas Muster |
| Country |
USA
|
AUT
|
| Birth date | Aug 12, 1971 | Oct 2, 1967 |
| Age | 26 | 30 |
| Height | 185 cm | 180 cm |
| Handedness | Right-Handed | Left-Handed |
| Backhand style | One-Handed Backhand | — |
| Ranking (entering) | 1 | 12 |
| Ranking points (entering) | 3,998 | 2,311 |
| Elo (entering) | 2,159 | 1,857 |
| Current career W-L | 739–209 | 590–268 |
| Current career earnings | $43,280,489 | $12,266,977 |
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