Magnus Larsson vs Jim Courier — Roland Garros Round of 128
Roland Garros · ATP · Round of 128
3 — 2
Sets
Monday, 26 May 1997 ·
clay
Larsson M.6-1 6-2 4-6 1-6 6-4
Courier J.
Larsson M.
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Courier J.
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Magnus Larsson defeated Jim Courier 6-1 6-2 4-6 1-6 6-4 in the Roland Garros round of 128 on clay. The upset overturned the form book — Jim Courier came in leading the head-to-head 1–0, defending last year's quarter-final. Magnus Larsson claimed a first win over Jim Courier in two meetings, narrowing the head-to-head to 1–1.
Key context
- Match story: Magnus Larsson came through a tight passage before pulling clear — 6–1 6–2 4–6 1–6 6–4.
Head to head
0–1| Date | Tournament | Round | Surface | Winner | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1991-05-27 | Roland Garros | R32 | clay | Jim Courier | 6-3 4-6 4-6 7-5 6-2 |
Statistics
This season1st serve in·Even
63%
64%
1st serve points won·Even
74%
73%
2nd serve points won·Even
51%
52%
Service points won·Even
65%
65%
Return points won·Even
37%
36%
Break points saved·Even
62%
62%
Aces / match·Clear edge
7.3
5.3
Double faults / match·Slight edge
3.4
2.7
Averages over each player's completed matches in the selected window (176 vs 141). ATP, WTA & Challenger.
Conditions
Court speed
Slowlow bounce, long rallies
SlowFast