Pete Sampras def. Greg Rusedski
3-6 5-0 (ret.)
The match ended when Greg Rusedski retired.
Pete Sampras defeated Greg Rusedski 3-6 5-0 RET after Greg Rusedski retired in the 1997 San Jose final on hard courts.
Match Information
Match Statistics
Our current data sources do not include detailed match statistics for this match.
Player Comparison
| Field | Pete Sampras | Greg Rusedski |
|---|---|---|
| Country | USA | GBR |
| Birth date | Aug 12, 1971 | Sep 6, 1973 |
| Age | 25 | 23 |
| Height | 185 cm | 193 cm |
| Handedness | Right-Handed | Left-Handed |
| Backhand style | One-Handed Backhand | One-Handed Backhand |
| Ranking (entering) | 1 | 39 |
| Ranking points (entering) | 5,774 | 934 |
| Elo (entering) | 2,241 | 1,874 |
| Current career W-L | 739–209 | 417–278 |
| Current career earnings | $43,280,489 | $8,944,841 |
Path
Pete Sampras's path
| Opponent | Score | W-L | H2H | Match Data | Date | Round |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Todd Martin | 6-2 6-3 | W | H2H | Match data | Feb 15, 1997 | SF |
| Chris Woodruff | 6-2 6-3 | W | H2H | Match data | Feb 15, 1997 | QF |
| Justin Gimelstob | 6-2 6-3 | W | H2H | Match data | Feb 14, 1997 | R16 |
| Alex Radulescu | 7-6(3) 6-3 | W | H2H | Match data | Feb 13, 1997 | R32 |
Pete Sampras's next match
No later same-event match found for the winner.
Greg Rusedski's path
| Opponent | Score | W-L | H2H | Match Data | Date | Round |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Andre Agassi | 6-3 6-4 | W | H2H | Match data | Feb 15, 1997 | SF |
| Michael Chang | 7-6(4) 6-4 | W | H2H | Match data | Feb 15, 1997 | QF |
| Daniel Nestor | 6-3 6-3 | W | H2H | Match data | Feb 14, 1997 | R16 |
| Alejandro Hernandez | 6-3 6-4 | W | H2H | Match data | Feb 13, 1997 | R32 |