Pete Sampras def. Goran Ivanisevic
6-7(6) 7-6(4) 7-5
Pete Sampras defeated Goran Ivanisevic 6-7(6) 7-6(4) 7-5 in the 1996 ATP Finals semifinal 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 | Goran Ivanisevic |
|---|---|---|
| Country | USA | CRO |
| Birth date | Aug 12, 1971 | Sep 13, 1971 |
| Age | 25 | 25 |
| Height | 185 cm | 194 cm |
| Handedness | Right-Handed | Left-Handed |
| Backhand style | One-Handed Backhand | Two-Handed Backhand |
| Ranking (entering) | 1 | 4 |
| Ranking points (entering) | 4,865 | 3,492 |
| Elo (entering) | 2,173 | 1,985 |
| Current career W-L | 739–209 | 565–320 |
| Current career earnings | $43,280,489 | $19,878,007 |
Path
Pete Sampras's path
| Opponent | Score | W-L | H2H | Match Data | Date | Round |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yevgeny Kafelnikov | 6-4 6-4 | W | H2H | Match data | Nov 19, 1996 | RR |
| Andre Agassi | 6-2 6-1 | W | H2H | Match data | Nov 19, 1996 | RR |
Pete Sampras's next match
| Opponent | Score | W-L | H2H | Match Data | Date | Round |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boris Becker | 3-6 7-6(5) 7-6(4) 6-7(11) 6-4 | W | H2H | Match data | Nov 27, 1996 | F |
Goran Ivanisevic's path
| Opponent | Score | W-L | H2H | Match Data | Date | Round |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Richard Krajicek | 6-4 6-7(4) 7-6(1) | W | H2H | Match data | Nov 19, 1996 | RR |
| Thomas Muster | 6-4 6-4 | W | H2H | Match data | Nov 19, 1996 | RR |