Magnus Larsson vs Pete Sampras — Indianapolis Round of 16
Indianapolis · ATP · Round of 16
2 — 1
Sets
Monday, 11 August 1997 ·
hard
Larsson M.7-6 4-6 7-6
Sampras P.
Larsson M.
7472
Sampras P.
6661
Magnus Larsson defeated Pete Sampras 7-6 4-6 7-6 in the Indianapolis round of 16 on hard. The upset overturned the form book — Pete Sampras came in leading the head-to-head 6–3, defending the title. Magnus Larsson narrowed the head-to-head to 6–4.
Key context
- Match story: Magnus Larsson edged Pete Sampras in three tight sets (7–6 4–6 7–6).
Head to head
3–6| Date | Tournament | Round | Surface | Winner | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1998-08-10 | Cincinnati Masters | SF | hard | Pete Sampras | 7-5 2-6 6-1 |
| 1997-11-28 | Davis Cup WG F: SWE vs USA | RR | carpet | Magnus Larsson | 3-6 7-6 2-1 |
| 1997-04-21 | Monte Carlo Masters | R32 | clay | Magnus Larsson | 3-6 6-2 6-3 |
| 1997-03-17 | Miami Masters | R16 | hard | Pete Sampras | 6-2 6-0 |
| 1995-01-16 | Australian Open | R16 | hard | Pete Sampras | 4-6 6-7(4) 7-5 6-4 6-4 |
| 1994-12-05 | Grand Slam Cup | F | carpet | Magnus Larsson | 7-6 4-6 7-6 6-4 |
| 1994-11-07 | Antwerp | F | hard | Pete Sampras | 7-6(5) 6-4 |
| 1994-10-24 | Stockholm | QF | hard | Pete Sampras | 6-1 6-4 |
| 1993-01-18 | Australian Open | R64 | hard | Pete Sampras | 6-3 3-6 6-3 6-4 |
Statistics
This season1st serve in·Even
63%
60%
1st serve points won·Slight edge
74%
80%
2nd serve points won·Even
50%
53%
Service points won·Even
65%
69%
Return points won·Even
37%
36%
Break points saved·Slight edge
62%
69%
Aces / match·Dominant
7.2
12.3
Double faults / match·Dominant
3.4
5.2
Averages over each player's completed matches in the selected window (176 vs 200). ATP, WTA & Challenger.