H2H data updated: 2026-07-19 02:51 UTC
Pete Sampras vs Stefan Edberg H2H: 8-5
Pete Sampras holds a 8–5 lead over Stefan Edberg in their ATP head-to-head. Across 13 main-draw meetings, they are tied 4–4 on hard courts, while Pete Sampras leads 4–1 on carpet. Most recently, Pete Sampras won the 1995 Essen Masters third round 6-3 6-2.
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USA
Age 54
Right-Handed
185 cm / 6'1"
H2H
8
–
5
13 main draw meetings
SWE
Age 60
Right-Handed
188 cm / 6'2"
H2H Match Log
| Date | Tournament | Category | Round | Surface | Winner | Score | Loser | Match |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 26, 1995* | Essen Masters | Masters 1000 | R32 | Carpet | Pete Sampras | 6-3 6-2 | Stefan Edberg | Match data |
| Mar 12, 1995* | Indian Wells Masters | Masters 1000 | SF | Hard | Pete Sampras | 4-6 6-3 6-4 | Stefan Edberg | Match data |
| Nov 15, 1994 | Tour Finals | ATP Finals | RR | Carpet | Pete Sampras | 4-6 6-3 7-6(3) | Stefan Edberg | Match data |
| Mar 6, 1994* | Indian Wells Masters | Masters 1000 | SF | Hard | Pete Sampras | 6-3 3-6 6-4 | Stefan Edberg | Match data |
| Nov 15, 1993 | Tour Finals | ATP Finals | RR | Carpet | Pete Sampras | 6-3 7-6(3) | Stefan Edberg | Match data |
| Aug 15, 1993* | Cincinnati Masters | Masters 1000 | SF | Hard | Stefan Edberg | 6-7(3) 7-5 7-6(5) | Pete Sampras | Match data |
| Jan 31, 1993* | Australian Open | Grand Slam | SF | Hard | Stefan Edberg | 7-6(5) 6-3 7-6(3) | Pete Sampras | Match data |
| Nov 16, 1992 | Tour Finals | ATP Finals | RR | Carpet | Pete Sampras | 6-3 3-6 7-5 | Stefan Edberg | Match data |
| Sep 14, 1992* | US Open | Grand Slam | F | Hard | Stefan Edberg | 3-6 6-4 7-6(5) 6-2 | Pete Sampras | Match data |
| Aug 16, 1992* | Cincinnati Masters | Masters 1000 | SF | Hard | Pete Sampras | 6-2 6-3 | Stefan Edberg | Match data |
| Aug 11, 1991* | Cincinnati Masters | Masters 1000 | QF | Hard | Pete Sampras | 6-3 6-3 | Stefan Edberg | Match data |
| Nov 12, 1990 | Tour Finals | ATP Finals | RR | Carpet | Stefan Edberg | 7-5 6-4 | Pete Sampras | Match data |
| Aug 4, 1990* | Los Angeles | ATP 250 | SF | Hard | Stefan Edberg | 6-2 6-7 6-1 | Pete Sampras | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pete Sampras | #34 | #1 | 5,792 | 2,265 | 737 | 208 | 78.0% | 14 | 11 | 7 | 0 | 32 | 64 |
| Stefan Edberg | #1,347 | #1 | 3,997 | 2,233 | 744 | 246 | 75.2% | 6 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 29 | 41 |
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 | Pete Sampras | Stefan Edberg | ||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | 1982 | 0–3 | 0.0% | — | 1,463 | 0 | 0 |
| 17 | 1989 | 18–19 | 48.6% | #81 | 1,699 | 0 | 0 | 1983 | 12–10 | 54.5% | #54 | 1,616 | 0 | 0 |
| 18 | 1990 | 51–19 | 72.9% | #5 | 2,047 | 1 | 4 | 1984 | 27–18 | 60.0% | #20 | 1,823 | 0 | 1 |
| 19 | 1991 | 52–17 | 75.4% | #6 | 2,091 | 1 | 8 | 1985 | 58–17 | 77.3% | #5 | 2,129 | 1 | 5 |
| 20 | 1992 | 66–15 | 81.5% | #3 | 2,118 | 1 | 13 | 1986 | 66–20 | 76.7% | #5 | 2,121 | 1 | 8 |
| 21 | 1993 | 82–15 | 84.5% | #1 | 2,126 | 3 | 21 | 1987 | 75–12 | 86.2% | #2 | 2,206 | 2 | 15 |
| 22 | 1994 | 74–9 | 89.2% | #1 | 2,196 | 5 | 31 | 1988 | 54–15 | 78.3% | #5 | 2,080 | 3 | 18 |
| 23 | 1995 | 66–17 | 79.5% | #1 | 2,134 | 7 | 36 | 1989 | 58–16 | 78.4% | #3 | 2,149 | 3 | 20 |
| 24 | 1996 | 66–10 | 86.8% | #1 | 2,183 | 8 | 44 | 1990 | 67–13 | 83.8% | #1 | 2,172 | 4 | 27 |
| 25 | 1997 | 55–10 | 84.6% | #1 | 2,187 | 10 | 52 | 1991 | 73–14 | 83.9% | #1 | 2,146 | 5 | 33 |
| 26 | 1998 | 61–18 | 77.2% | #1 | 2,042 | 11 | 56 | 1992 | 64–19 | 77.1% | #2 | 2,044 | 6 | 36 |
| 27 | 1999 | 38–9 | 80.9% | #3 | 2,117 | 12 | 61 | 1993 | 58–22 | 72.5% | #5 | 1,986 | 6 | 37 |
| 28 | 2000 | 40–11 | 78.4% | #3 | 2,068 | 13 | 63 | 1994 | 53–23 | 69.7% | #7 | 1,854 | 6 | 40 |
| 29 | 2001 | 33–15 | 68.8% | #10 | 2,003 | 13 | 63 | 1995 | 35–19 | 64.8% | #23 | 1,823 | 6 | 41 |
| 30 | 2002 | 25–14 | 64.1% | #13 | 1,977 | 14 | 64 | 1996 | 44–25 | 63.8% | #14 | 1,890 | 6 | 41 |