Jim Courier def. Michael Stich
6-2 6-7(8) 6-2 6-4
Jim Courier defeated Michael Stich 6-2 6-7(8) 6-2 6-4 in the 1991 Roland Garros semifinal on clay courts.
Match Information
Match Statistics
| Stat | Jim Courier | Michael Stich |
|---|---|---|
| Aces | 0 | 7 |
| Double faults | 3 | 2 |
| First serve % | 59.0% | 65.0% |
| First serve points won % | 76.0% | 69.0% |
| Second serve points won % | 54.0% | 48.0% |
| Break points saved % | 71.0% | 56.0% |
| Break points converted % | 44.0% | 29.0% |
| Service points won % | 67.0% | 61.0% |
| Return points won % | 39.0% | 33.0% |
| Total points won % | 53.0% | 47.0% |
Player Comparison
| Field | Jim Courier | Michael Stich |
|---|---|---|
| Country | USA | GER |
| Birth date | Aug 17, 1970 | Oct 18, 1968 |
| Age | 20 | 22 |
| Height | 185 cm | 193 cm |
| Handedness | Right-Handed | Right-Handed |
| Backhand style | Two-Handed Backhand | One-Handed Backhand |
| Ranking (entering) | 9 | 12 |
| Ranking points (entering) | — | — |
| Elo (entering) | 2,048 | 1,956 |
| Current career W-L | 489–223 | 351–163 |
| Current career earnings | $14,034,132 | $12,595,128 |
Path
Jim Courier's path
| Opponent | Score | W-L | H2H | Match Data | Date | Round |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stefan Edberg | 6-4 2-6 6-3 6-4 | W | H2H | Match data | Jun 7, 1991 | QF |
| Todd Martin | 6-2 6-3 6-3 | W | H2H | Match data | Jun 5, 1991 | R16 |
| Magnus Larsson | 6-3 4-6 4-6 7-5 6-2 | W | H2H | Match data | Jun 2, 1991 | R32 |
| Wayne Ferreira | 6-2 6-3 6-4 | W | H2H | Match data | May 31, 1991 | R64 |
| Derrick Rostagno | 6-3 6-3 6-0 | W | H2H | Match data | May 29, 1991 | R128 |
Jim Courier's next match
| Opponent | Score | W-L | H2H | Match Data | Date | Round |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Andre Agassi | 3-6 6-4 2-6 6-1 6-4 | W | H2H | Match data | Jun 10, 1991 | F |
Michael Stich's path
| Opponent | Score | W-L | H2H | Match Data | Date | Round |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Franco Davin | 6-4 6-4 6-4 | W | H2H | Match data | Jun 7, 1991 | QF |
| Fabrice Santoro | 6-3 6-1 6-2 | W | H2H | Match data | Jun 5, 1991 | R16 |
| Carlos Costa | 3-6 7-5 7-6(4) 6-2 | W | H2H | Match data | Jun 2, 1991 | R32 |
| Richard Krajicek | 6-7(4) 7-6(6) 6-3 6-2 | W | H2H | Match data | May 31, 1991 | R64 |
| Brad Pearce | 6-3 6-2 7-5 | W | H2H | Match data | May 29, 1991 | R128 |