Pete Sampras and Andre Agassi have played each other a total of 34 times with the first Sampras vs Agassi match being played in Rome in 1989.
Agassi won their first match 6-2, 6-1 but by the end of their tennis careers, Sampras lead their H2H 20 wins to 14.
Their last match against each other was in the final of the 2002 US Open which Sampras won in four sets 6-3, 6-4, 5-7, 6-4.
Sampras vs Agassi Stats
| Pete Sampras | vs | Andre Agassi |
|---|---|---|
| 1971 | Year born | 1970 |
| 1988 | Year turned Pro | 1986 |
| Right handed | Plays | Right handed |
| One handed backhand | Backhand | Two handed backhand |
| 20 | Matches won | 14 |
| 59% (20/34) | Winning Percentage | 41% (14/34) |
| 11 | Matches won on a hard court | 9 |
| 2 | Matches won on clay | 3 |
| 2 | Matches won on grass | 0 |
| 5 | Matches won carpet | 2 |
| 9 | Matches won in Finals | 7 |
| 6 | Matches won in Grand Slam Tournaments | 3 |
Sampras vs Agassi Head to Head Stats
Head to Head at the Grand Slams
Sampras and Agassi played each other a total of 9 times in grand slam tournaments with Sampras Grand Slam H2H 6-3.
| Year | Grand Slam | Round | Winner | Match Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2002 | US Open | Final | Sampras | 6-3, 6-4, 5-7, 6-4 |
| 2001 | US Open | Quarterfinals | Sampras | 6-7, 7-6, 7-6, 7-6 |
| 2000 | Australian Open | Semifinals | Agassi | 6-4, 3-6, 6-7, 7-6, 6-1 |
| 1999 | Wimbledon | Final | Sampras | 6-3, 6-4, 7-5 |
| 1995 | US Open | Final | Sampras | 6-4, 6-3, 4-6, 7-5 |
| 1995 | Australian Open | Final | Agassi | 4-6, 6-1, 7-6, 6-4 |
| 1993 | Wimbledon | Quarterfinals | Sampras | 6-2, 6-2, 3-6, 3-6, 6-4 |
| 1992 | French Open | Quarterfinals | Agassi | 7-6, 6-2, 6-1 |
| 1990 | US Open | Final | Sampras | 6-4, 6-3, 6-2 |
Head to Head by Court Surface
Agassi and Sampras have played each other a total of seven times on indoor carpet courts, four times on indoor hard courts, five times on outdoor clay courts, two times on outdoor grass courts, and 16 times on outdoor hard courts.
Head to Head on Indoor Carpet Courts
They have played each other a total of seven times on indoor carpet courts with Pete Sampras leading the H2H 5-2.
| Year | Tournament | Round | Winner | Match Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1996 | ATP Tour World Championship | RR | Sampras | 6-2, 6-1 |
| 1996 | ATP Stuttgart | Quarterfinals | Sampras | 6-4, 6-1 |
| 1994 | ATP Tour World Championship | Semifinals | Sampras | 4-6, 7-6, 6-3 |
| 1994 | ATP Paris Masters | Quarterfinals | Agassi | 7-6, 7-5 |
| 1991 | ATP Tour World Championship | RR | Sampras | 6-3, 1-6, 6-3 |
| 1990 | ATP Tour World Championship | RR | Agassi | 6-4, 6-2 |
| 1990 | ATP Philadelphia | Round of 16 | Sampras | 5-7, 7-5 (Retired) |
Head to Head on Indoor Hard Courts
They have played each other a total of four times on indoor hardcourts with their H2H tied at 2 wins each.
| Year | Tournament | Round | Winner | Match Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1999 | ATP Tour World Championship | RR | Agassi | 6-2, 7-6 |
| 1999 | ATP Tour World Championship | Final | Sampras | 6-1, 7-5, 6-4 |
| 1998 | ATP San Jose | Final | Agassi | 6-2, 6-4 |
| 1996 | ATP San Jose | Final | Sampras | 6-2, 6-3 |
Head to Head on Clay Courts
They have played each other a total of five times on clay courts with Andre Agassi leading the H2H on clay 3-2.
| Year | Tournament | Round | Winner | Match Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2002 | ATP Houston | Semifinals | Sampras | 6-2, 7-6 |
| 1998 | Monte Carlo Masters | Round of 32 | Sampras | 6-4, 7-5 |
| 1992 | French Open | Quarterfinals | Agassi | 7-6, 6-2, 6-1 |
| 1992 | ATP Atlanta | Final | Agassi | 7-5, 6-4 |
| 1989 | ATP Rome | Round of 32 | Agassi | 6-2, 6-1 |
Head to Head on Grass Courts
They have played each other a total of two times on grass courts with Pete Sampras winning both matches.
| Year | Tournament | Round | Winner | Match Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1999 | Wimbledon | Final | Sampras | 6-3, 6-4, 7-5 |
| 1993 | Wimbledon | Quarterfinals | Sampras | 6-2, 6-2, 3-6, 6-4 |
Head to Head on Outdoor Hard Courts
They have played each other a total of 16 times on indoor hard courts with Pete Sampras leading their H2H on this court surface 9-7.
| Year | Tournament | Round | Winner | Match Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2002 | US Open | Final | Sampras | 6-3, 6-4, 5-7, 6-4 |
| 2001 | US Open | Quarterfinals | Sampras | 6-7, 7-6, 7-6, 7-6 |
| 2001 | Los Angeles | Final | Agassi | 6-4, 6-2 |
| 2001 | ATP Masters 1000 Indian Wells | Final | Agassi | 7-6, 7-5, 6-1 |
| 2000 | Australian Open | Semifinals | Agassi | 6-4, 3-6, 6-7, 7-6, 6-1 |
| 1999 | ATP Masters 1000 Cincinnati | Semifinals | Sampras | 7-6, 6-4 |
| 1999 | Los Angeles | Final | Sampras | 7-6, 7-6 |
| 1998 | ATP Masters 1000 Canada | Quarterfinals | Agassi | 6-7, 6-1, 6-2 |
| 1995 | US Open | Final | Sampras | 6-4, 6-3, 4-6, 7-5 |
| 1995 | ATP Masters 1000 Canada | Final | Agassi | 3-6, 6-2, 6-3 |
| 1995 | ATP Masters 1000 Miami | Final | Agassi | 3-6, 6-2, 7-6 |
| 1995 | ATP Masters 1000 Indian Wells | Final | Sampras | 7-5, 6-3, 7-5 |
| 1995 | Australian Open | Final | Agassi | 4-6, 6-1, 7-6, 6-4 |
| 1994 | Osaka | Semifinals | Sampras | 6-3, 6-1 |
| 1994 | ATP Masters 1000 Miami | Final | Sampras | 5-7, 6-3, 6-3 |
| 1990 | US Open | Final | Sampras | 6-4, 6-3, 6-2 |
Sampras vs Agassi Matches Played per Year
Below is a summary of the matches played by Sampras and Agassi over the years.
Their first match was in 1989 in Rome and their last match was in the final of the US Open in 2002.
| Year | Matches Played | Sampras Wins | Agassi Wins | H2H (Sampras – Agassi) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1989 | 1 | – | 1 | 0-1 |
| 1990 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 2-2 |
| 1991 | 1 | 1 | – | 3-2 |
| 1992 | 2 | – | 2 | 3-4 |
| 1993 | 1 | 1 | – | 4-4 |
| 1994 | 4 | 3 | 1 | 7-5 |
| 1995 | 5 | 2 | 3 | 9-8 |
| 1996 | 3 | 3 | – | 12-8 |
| 1997 | – | – | – | 12-8 |
| 1998 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 13-10 |
| 1999 | 5 | 4 | 1 | 17-11 |
| 2000 | 1 | – | 1 | 17-12 |
| 2001 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 18-14 |
| 2002 | 2 | 2 | – | 20-14 |
Below are the match highlights from their last H2H match at the 2002 US Open.
Frequently Asked Questions about the Sampras and Agassi Rivalry
How many times did Andre Agassi beat Pete Sampras?
Andre Agassi beat Pete Sampras a total of 14 times in his career.
How many times did Sampras and Agassi play each other?
They played each other a total of 34 times over the course of their careers.
When did Agassi and Sampras first play each other?
Their first match was in Rome in 1989, with Agassi winning the match 6-2, 6-1.
When did Agassi and Sampras last play each other on the ATP tour?
There last competitive match was in the final of the 2002 US Open, which Sampras won in 4 sets (6-3, 6-4, 5-7, 6-4)
How many times did they play each other in Wimbledon?
They played each other a total of two times at Wimbledon in 1993 and 1999 with Sampras winning both matches.
How many times did they play each other in the US Open?
They played each other a total of four times at the US Open (1990, 1995, 2001 and 2002) with Sampras winning all four matches. Three of the matches were in the US Open final.
How many times did they play each other in the French Open?
They only played each other once at the French Open in 1992 with Agassi winning the match 7-6, 6-2, 6-1.
How many times did they play each other in the Australian Open?
They played each other a total of two times at the Australian Open (1995 and 2000) with Agassi winning both matches.