Pete Sampras def. Lleyton Hewitt
7-6(7) 6-4 7-6(5)
Pete Sampras defeated Lleyton Hewitt 7-6(7) 6-4 7-6(5) in the 2000 US Open semifinal on hard courts.
Match Information
Match Statistics
| Stat | Pete Sampras | Lleyton Hewitt |
|---|---|---|
| Aces | 18 | 23 |
| Double faults | 8 | 5 |
| First serve % | 59.0% | 57.0% |
| First serve points won % | 83.0% | 75.0% |
| Second serve points won % | 54.0% | 55.0% |
| Break points saved % | 80.0% | 80.0% |
| Break points converted % | 20.0% | 20.0% |
| Service points won % | 71.0% | 66.0% |
| Return points won % | 34.0% | 29.0% |
| Total points won % | 52.0% | 48.0% |
| Match Serve+ | +9.0 | +3.9 |
| Match Return+ | -3.9 | -9.0 |
* Match Serve+ and Match Return+ compare this match with the ATP 2000 average from available match stats. Zero is average; +5 means five percentage points above average. No opponent adjustment.
Player Comparison
| Field | Pete Sampras | Lleyton Hewitt |
|---|---|---|
| Country | USA | AUS |
| Birth date | Aug 12, 1971 | Feb 24, 1981 |
| Age | 29 | 19 |
| Height | 185 cm | 178 cm |
| Handedness | Right-Handed | Right-Handed |
| Backhand style | One-Handed Backhand | Two-Handed Backhand |
| Ranking (entering) | 4 | 9 |
| Ranking points (entering) | 3,039 | 2,036 |
| Elo (entering) | 2,118 | 2,024 |
| Current career W-L | 739–209 | 567–244 |
| Current career earnings | $43,280,489 | $20,890,470 |
Path
Pete Sampras's path
| Opponent | Score | W-L | H2H | Match Data | Date | Round |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Richard Krajicek | 4-6 7-6(6) 6-4 6-2 | W | H2H | Match data | Sep 8, 2000 | QF |
| Hyung-Taik Lee | 7-6(4) 6-2 6-4 | W | H2H | Match data | Sep 6, 2000 | R16 |
| Agustin Calleri | 7-6(5) 7-6(3) 6-3 | W | H2H | Match data | Sep 3, 2000 | R32 |
| Justin Gimelstob | 6-3 6-1 6-3 | W | H2H | Match data | Sep 1, 2000 | R64 |
| Martin Damm Sr | 7-6(3) 7-5 6-4 | W | — | Match data | Aug 30, 2000 | R128 |
Pete Sampras's next match
| Opponent | Score | W-L | H2H | Match Data | Date | Round |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marat Safin | 4-6 3-6 3-6 | L | H2H | Match data | Sep 11, 2000 | F |
Lleyton Hewitt's path
| Opponent | Score | W-L | H2H | Match Data | Date | Round |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Arnaud Clement | 6-2 6-4 6-3 | W | H2H | Match data | Sep 8, 2000 | QF |
| Thomas Enqvist | 6-3 6-2 6-4 | W | H2H | Match data | Sep 6, 2000 | R16 |
| Jiri Novak | 6-3 6-3 6-3 | W | H2H | Match data | Sep 3, 2000 | R32 |
| Julien Boutter | 7-6(6) 6-4 6-4 | W | H2H | Match data | Sep 1, 2000 | R64 |
| Andreas Vinciguerra | 2-6 7-5 6-3 6-3 | W | H2H | Match data | Aug 30, 2000 | R128 |