H2H data updated: 2026-07-18 14:16 UTC
Magnus Larsson vs Pete Sampras H2H: 3-6
Pete Sampras holds a 6–3 lead over Magnus Larsson in their ATP head-to-head. Across 9 main-draw meetings, Pete Sampras leads 4–1 on hard courts and 2–1 on carpet. Most recently, Pete Sampras won the 1998 Cincinnati Masters semifinal 7-5 2-6 6-1.
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SWE
Age 56
Right-Handed
193 cm / 6'4"
H2H
3
–
6
9 main draw meetings
USA
Age 54
Right-Handed
185 cm / 6'1"
H2H Match Log
| Date | Tournament | Category | Round | Surface | Winner | Score | Loser | Match |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 16, 1998* | Cincinnati Masters | Masters 1000 | SF | Hard | Pete Sampras | 7-5 2-6 6-1 | Magnus Larsson | Match data |
| Aug 11, 1997 | Indianapolis | ATP 250 | R16 | Hard | Magnus Larsson | 7-6(6) 4-6 7-6(5) | Pete Sampras | Match data |
| Apr 24, 1997* | Monte Carlo Masters | Masters 1000 | R32 | Clay | Magnus Larsson | 3-6 6-2 6-3 | Pete Sampras | Match data |
| Mar 22, 1997* | Miami Masters | Masters 1000 | R16 | Hard | Pete Sampras | 6-2 6-0 | Magnus Larsson | Match data |
| Jan 25, 1995* | Australian Open | Grand Slam | R16 | Hard | Pete Sampras | 4-6 6-7(4) 7-5 6-4 6-4 | Magnus Larsson | Match data |
| Dec 12, 1994* | Grand Slam Cup | ATP Finals | F | Carpet | Magnus Larsson | 7-6 4-6 7-6 6-4 | Pete Sampras | Match data |
| Nov 13, 1994* | Antwerp | ATP 250 | F | Carpet | Pete Sampras | 7-6(5) 6-4 | Magnus Larsson | Match data |
| Oct 30, 1994* | Stockholm Masters | Masters 1000 | QF | Carpet | Pete Sampras | 6-1 6-4 | Magnus Larsson | Match data |
| Jan 22, 1993* | Australian Open | Grand Slam | R64 | Hard | Pete Sampras | 6-3 3-6 6-3 6-4 | Magnus Larsson | Match data |
* Estimated match date where the exact historical date is unavailable.
Career Comparison
| Player | Current | Peak | Pts | Elo | W | L | Win % | GS | 1000 | Finals | 500 | 250 | Titles |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Magnus Larsson | #1,422 | #10 | 2,222 | 2,040 | 293 | 217 | 57.5% | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 6 | 7 |
| Pete Sampras | #34 | #1 | 5,792 | 2,265 | 737 | 208 | 78.0% | 14 | 11 | 7 | 0 | 32 | 64 |
Career Progression by Age
Seasons are aligned by the age each player spent most of that calendar year. GS and Titles are cumulative career totals through that season.
| Age | Magnus Larsson | Pete Sampras | ||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yr | W-L | Win % | Rank | Elo | GS | Titles | Yr | W-L | Win % | Rank | Elo | GS | Titles | |
| 16 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1988 | 10–10 | 50.0% | #97 | 1,605 | 0 | 0 |
| 17 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1989 | 18–19 | 48.6% | #81 | 1,699 | 0 | 0 |
| 18 | 1988 | 2–2 | 50.0% | #381 | 1,518 | 0 | 0 | 1990 | 51–19 | 72.9% | #5 | 2,047 | 1 | 4 |
| 19 | 1989 | 0–3 | 0.0% | #145 | 1,469 | 0 | 0 | 1991 | 52–17 | 75.4% | #6 | 2,091 | 1 | 8 |
| 20 | 1990 | 15–9 | 62.5% | #56 | 1,680 | 0 | 1 | 1992 | 66–15 | 81.5% | #3 | 2,118 | 1 | 13 |
| 21 | 1991 | 21–21 | 50.0% | #61 | 1,718 | 0 | 1 | 1993 | 82–15 | 84.5% | #1 | 2,126 | 3 | 21 |
| 22 | 1992 | 27–19 | 58.7% | #34 | 1,802 | 0 | 3 | 1994 | 74–9 | 89.2% | #1 | 2,196 | 5 | 31 |
| 23 | 1993 | 29–25 | 53.7% | #39 | 1,820 | 0 | 3 | 1995 | 66–17 | 79.5% | #1 | 2,134 | 7 | 36 |
| 24 | 1994 | 36–21 | 63.2% | #19 | 2,004 | 0 | 6 | 1996 | 66–10 | 86.8% | #1 | 2,183 | 8 | 44 |
| 25 | 1995 | 32–13 | 71.1% | #17 | 1,932 | 0 | 6 | 1997 | 55–10 | 84.6% | #1 | 2,187 | 10 | 52 |
| 26 | 1996 | 26–23 | 53.1% | #46 | 1,765 | 0 | 6 | 1998 | 61–18 | 77.2% | #1 | 2,042 | 11 | 56 |
| 27 | 1997 | 38–21 | 64.4% | #25 | 1,891 | 0 | 6 | 1999 | 38–9 | 80.9% | #3 | 2,117 | 12 | 61 |
| 28 | 1998 | 19–16 | 54.3% | #43 | 1,828 | 0 | 6 | 2000 | 40–11 | 78.4% | #3 | 2,068 | 13 | 63 |
| 29 | 1999 | 16–18 | 47.1% | #95 | 1,729 | 0 | 6 | 2001 | 33–15 | 68.8% | #10 | 2,003 | 13 | 63 |
| 30 | 2000 | 13–6 | 68.4% | #75 | 1,770 | 0 | 7 | 2002 | 25–14 | 64.1% | #13 | 1,977 | 14 | 64 |
| 31 | 2001 | 10–10 | 50.0% | #136 | 1,728 | 0 | 7 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 32 | 2002 | 8–8 | 50.0% | #152 | 1,673 | 0 | 7 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 33 | 2003 | 1–2 | 33.3% | #507 | 1,689 | 0 | 7 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |