Points won by each set: | 33-25, 16-27, 34-21 |
Points won directly behind the serve:
38 % Sampras – 29 of 75
22 % Korda – 18 of 81
Korda [5] belonged to Sampras’ toughest rivals. It was their third consecutive match when Sampras [2] needed three sets to leave the court as a victor. The crucial moment of the semifinal came as he led *3:2 (15/40) in the decider – he saved the double break point with ace and overhead. Generally it was a clinical service performance from Sampras, apart from the 2nd set when he lost his rhythm to be broken thrice.
Points won by each set: | 33-25, 16-27, 34-21 |
Points won directly behind the serve:
38 % Sampras – 29 of 75
22 % Korda – 18 of 81
Korda [5] belonged to Sampras’ toughest rivals. It was their third consecutive match when Sampras [2] needed three sets to leave the court as a victor. The crucial moment of the semifinal came as he led *3:2 (15/40) in the decider – he saved the double break point with ace and overhead. Generally it was a clinical service performance from Sampras, apart from the 2nd set when he lost his rhythm to be broken thrice.