Pete Sampras vs Boris Becker
Pete Sampras vs Boris Becker: head-to-head — careers, honours, key numbers and why the rivalry matters.
Why compare Pete Sampras and Boris Becker?
The rivalry with Becker was significant, particularly at Wimbledon, where both players showcased their serve-and-volley skills. Their encounters were pivotal in defining the era.
Pete Sampras
Key numbers
- Career Singles Record762–222
- Grand Slam Singles Finals18
- Masters Events Won11
- Career Prize MoneyOver $43 million
Top honours
- Grand Slam Singles Titles14 (including 7 Wimbledon Championships)
- ATP Year-End No. 16 consecutive years
- Career Titles64 ATP singles titles
- Davis Cup Champion1992, 1995
- Tour Finals Champion5 titles
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Boris Becker
Key numbers
- Career win-loss record713-214 (76.9%)
Top honours
- Grand Slam singles titles6 (Wimbledon x3, Australian Open x2, US Open x1)
- Career singles titles49
- Doubles titles15
- ATP Player of the Year1989
- Davis Cup titles2 (1988, 1989)