Petr Korda def. Pete Sampras
6-7(4) 7-5 7-6(2) 3-6 7-6(3)
Petr Korda defeated Pete Sampras 6-7(4) 7-5 7-6(2) 3-6 7-6(3) in the 1997 US Open round of 16 on hard courts.
Match Information
Match Statistics
| Stat | Petr Korda | Pete Sampras |
|---|---|---|
| Aces | 15 | 24 |
| Double faults | 6 | 5 |
| First serve % | 67.0% | 61.0% |
| First serve points won % | 80.0% | 79.0% |
| Second serve points won % | 54.0% | 47.0% |
| Break points saved % | 50.0% | 75.0% |
| Break points converted % | 25.0% | 50.0% |
| Service points won % | 72.0% | 67.0% |
| Return points won % | 33.0% | 28.0% |
| Total points won % | 51.0% | 49.0% |
Player Comparison
| Field | Petr Korda | Pete Sampras |
|---|---|---|
| Country | CZE | USA |
| Birth date | Jan 23, 1968 | Aug 12, 1971 |
| Age | 29 | 26 |
| Height | 190 cm | 185 cm |
| Handedness | Left-Handed | Right-Handed |
| Backhand style | One-Handed Backhand | One-Handed Backhand |
| Ranking (entering) | 16 | 1 |
| Ranking points (entering) | 1,746 | 5,491 |
| Elo (entering) | 1,883 | 2,151 |
| Current career W-L | 378–238 | 739–209 |
| Current career earnings | $10,448,900 | $43,280,489 |
Path
Petr Korda's path
| Opponent | Score | W-L | H2H | Match Data | Date | Round |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Martin Damm Sr | 4-6 6-3 6-4 7-5 | W | — | Match data | Aug 31, 1997 | R32 |
| Marzio Martelli | 6-3 7-6(4) 7-6(5) | W | H2H | Match data | Aug 29, 1997 | R64 |
| Vincent Spadea | 2-6 7-5 7-6(1) 6-4 | W | H2H | Match data | Aug 27, 1997 | R128 |
Petr Korda's next match
| Opponent | Score | W-L | H2H | Match Data | Date | Round |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jonas Bjorkman | 6-7(3) 2-6 0-1 (ret.) | L | H2H | Match data | Sep 5, 1997 | QF |
Pete Sampras's path
| Opponent | Score | W-L | H2H | Match Data | Date | Round |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alex Radulescu | 6-3 6-4 6-4 | W | H2H | Match data | Aug 31, 1997 | R32 |
| Patrick Baur | 7-5 6-4 6-3 | W | H2H | Match data | Aug 29, 1997 | R64 |
| Todd Larkham | 6-3 6-1 6-3 | W | H2H | Match data | Aug 27, 1997 | R128 |