Pete Sampras def. Jim Courier
7-5 4-6 6-4 7-5
Pete Sampras defeated Jim Courier 7-5 4-6 6-4 7-5 in the 1995 US Open semifinal on hard courts.
Match Information
Match Statistics
| Stat | Pete Sampras | Jim Courier |
|---|---|---|
| Aces | 26 | 10 |
| Double faults | 7 | 5 |
| First serve % | 60.0% | 63.0% |
| First serve points won % | 86.0% | 78.0% |
| Second serve points won % | 53.0% | 45.0% |
| Break points saved % | 89.0% | 57.0% |
| Break points converted % | 43.0% | 11.0% |
| Service points won % | 73.0% | 65.0% |
| Return points won % | 35.0% | 27.0% |
| Total points won % | 54.0% | 46.0% |
Player Comparison
| Field | Pete Sampras | Jim Courier |
|---|---|---|
| Country | USA | USA |
| Birth date | Aug 12, 1971 | Aug 17, 1970 |
| Age | 24 | 25 |
| Height | 185 cm | 185 cm |
| Handedness | Right-Handed | Right-Handed |
| Backhand style | One-Handed Backhand | Two-Handed Backhand |
| Ranking (entering) | 2 | 15 |
| Ranking points (entering) | — | — |
| Elo (entering) | 2,137 | 1,977 |
| Current career W-L | 739–209 | 489–223 |
| Current career earnings | $43,280,489 | $14,034,132 |
Path
Pete Sampras's path
| Opponent | Score | W-L | H2H | Match Data | Date | Round |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Byron Black | 7-6(3) 6-4 6-0 | W | H2H | Match data | Sep 8, 1995 | QF |
| Todd Martin | 7-6(4) 6-3 6-4 | W | H2H | Match data | Sep 6, 1995 | R16 |
| Mark Philippoussis | 6-7(5) 7-5 7-5 6-3 | W | H2H | Match data | Sep 3, 1995 | R32 |
| Jaime Yzaga | 6-1 6-4 6-3 | W | H2H | Match data | Sep 1, 1995 | R64 |
| Fernando Meligeni | 6-0 6-3 6-4 | W | H2H | Match data | Aug 30, 1995 | R128 |
Pete Sampras's next match
| Opponent | Score | W-L | H2H | Match Data | Date | Round |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Andre Agassi | 6-4 6-3 4-6 7-5 | W | H2H | Match data | Sep 11, 1995 | F |
Jim Courier's path
| Opponent | Score | W-L | H2H | Match Data | Date | Round |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Michael Chang | 7-6(5) 7-6(3) 7-5 | W | H2H | Match data | Sep 8, 1995 | QF |
| Thomas Muster | 6-3 6-0 7-6(4) | W | H2H | Match data | Sep 6, 1995 | R16 |
| Kenneth Carlsen | 6-3 6-4 6-2 | W | H2H | Match data | Sep 3, 1995 | R32 |
| Sebastien Lareau | 6-3 6-4 6-4 | W | H2H | Match data | Sep 1, 1995 | R64 |
| Bernd Karbacher | 6-3 6-4 3-6 6-3 | W | H2H | Match data | Aug 30, 1995 | R128 |