Jim Courier def. Pete Sampras
7-6(5) 6-4
Jim Courier defeated Pete Sampras 7-6(5) 6-4 in the 1997 Italian Open round of 64 on clay courts.
Match Information
Match Statistics
| Stat | Jim Courier | Pete Sampras |
|---|---|---|
| Aces | 5 | 9 |
| Double faults | 2 | 3 |
| First serve % | 62 | 54 |
| First serve points won % | 79 | 83 |
| Second serve points won % | 61 | 39 |
| Break points saved % | 0 | 40 |
| Break points converted % | 60 | 100 |
| Service points won % | 72 | 63 |
| Return points won % | 37 | 28 |
| Total points won % | 54 | 46 |
Player Comparison
| Field | Jim Courier | Pete Sampras |
|---|---|---|
| Country | USA | USA |
| Birth date | Aug 17, 1970 | Aug 12, 1971 |
| Age | 26 | 25 |
| Height | 185 cm | 185 cm |
| Handedness | Right-Handed | Right-Handed |
| Backhand style | — | One-Handed Backhand |
| Ranking (entering) | 24 | 1 |
| Ranking points (entering) | 1,316 | 5,118 |
| Elo (entering) | 1,879 | 2,171 |
| Current career W-L | 489–223 | 739–209 |
| Current career earnings | $14,034,132 | $43,280,489 |
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