Pete Sampras def. Patrick Rafter
6-2 6-4 7-5
Pete Sampras defeated Patrick Rafter 6-2 6-4 7-5 in the 1997 Grand Slam Cup 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 | Patrick Rafter |
|---|---|---|
| Country | USA | AUS |
| Birth date | Aug 12, 1971 | Dec 28, 1972 |
| Age | 26 | 24 |
| Height | 185 cm | 185 cm |
| Handedness | Right-Handed | Right-Handed |
| Backhand style | One-Handed Backhand | One-Handed Backhand |
| Ranking (entering) | 1 | 3 |
| Ranking points (entering) | 4,585 | 2,889 |
| Elo (entering) | 2,144 | 2,087 |
| Current career W-L | 739–209 | 333–178 |
| Current career earnings | $43,280,489 | $11,133,128 |
Path
Pete Sampras's path
| Opponent | Score | W-L | H2H | Match Data | Date | Round |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Greg Rusedski | 3-6 7-6 7-6 6-2 | W | H2H | Match data | Sep 28, 1997 | SF |
| Jonas Bjorkman | 7-6 6-4 | W | H2H | Match data | Sep 28, 1997 | QF |
| Felix Mantilla | 6-4 3-6 6-2 | W | H2H | Match data | Sep 27, 1997 | R16 |
Pete Sampras's next match
No later same-event match found for the winner.
Patrick Rafter's path
| Opponent | Score | W-L | H2H | Match Data | Date | Round |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Petr Korda | 7-5 3-6 6-7 7-6 9-7 | W | H2H | Match data | Sep 28, 1997 | SF |
| Marcelo Rios | 6-1 7-6 | W | H2H | Match data | Sep 28, 1997 | QF |
| Thomas Muster | 6-2 6-3 | W | H2H | Match data | Sep 27, 1997 | R16 |