Pete Sampras def. Jarkko Nieminen
6-3 6-3 6-4
Pete Sampras defeated Jarkko Nieminen 6-3 6-3 6-4 in the 2002 Australian Open round of 128 on hard courts.
Match Information
Match Statistics
| Stat | Pete Sampras | Jarkko Nieminen |
|---|---|---|
| Aces | 13 | 4 |
| Double faults | 3 | 2 |
| First serve % | 62 | 68 |
| First serve points won % | 78 | 58 |
| Second serve points won % | 60 | 57 |
| Break points saved % | 50 | 62 |
| Break points converted % | 38 | 50 |
| Service points won % | 71 | 58 |
| Return points won % | 42 | 29 |
| Total points won % | 55 | 45 |
Player Comparison
| Field | Pete Sampras | Jarkko Nieminen |
|---|---|---|
| Country | USA | FIN |
| Birth date | Aug 12, 1971 | Jul 23, 1981 |
| Age | 30 | 20 |
| Height | 185 cm | 185 cm |
| Handedness | Right-Handed | Left-Handed |
| Backhand style | One-Handed Backhand | Two-Handed Backhand |
| Ranking (entering) | 10 | 60 |
| Ranking points (entering) | 1,940 | 611 |
| Elo (entering) | 1,981 | 1,591 |
| Current career W-L | 739–209 | 363–339 |
| Current career earnings | $43,280,489 | $7,743,345 |
No prior-path match data is available for this tournament stage.