Edberg–Lendl rivalry

The tennis players Stefan Edberg (Sweden) and Ivan Lendl (Czechoslovakia, 1978–92/United States, 1992–94) met 27 times during their careers. Edberg leads the series 14–13. In an interview with the ATP in 2008 Edberg reflected on his classic rivalries.[1]

Head-to-head

Legend Edberg Lendl
Grand Slam 5 4
Masters Grand Prix 2 2
WCT Finals 0 1
ATP International Series 7 6
Total 14 13

Edberg–Lendl (14–13)

No. Year Tournament Surface Round Winner Score Edberg Lendl
1. 1984 Netherlands Rotterdam Open Carpet Semifinals Lendl 6–3, 2–6, 7–6(7–4) 0 1
2. 1985 United States Miami Open Hard Round of 16 Edberg 6–4, 7–6(7–4) 1 1
3. 1985 United States WCT Finals Carpet Quarterfinals Lendl 3–6, 7–6(10–8), 3–6, 6–1, 6–2 1 2
4. 1985 Australia Australian Open Grass Semifinals Edberg 6–7(3–7), 7–5, 6–1, 4–6, 9–7 2 2
5. 1986 United States US Open Hard Semifinals Lendl 7–6(8–6), 6–2, 6–3 2 3
6. 1986 Japan Tokyo Indoor Carpet Semifinals Edberg 7–5, 6–1 3 3
7. 1986 United States Masters Grand Prix Carpet Round Robin Lendl 6–3, 6–4 3 4
8. 1987 United Kingdom Wimbledon Grass Semifinals Lendl 3–6, 6–4, 7–6(10–8), 6–4 3 5
9. 1987 Canada Canadian Open Hard Final Lendl 6–4, 7–6(7–2) 3 6
10. 1987 Japan Tokyo Indoor Carpet Final Edberg 6–7(4–7), 6–4, 6–4 4 6
11. 1988 United States Masters Grand Prix Carpet Semifinals Lendl 6–3, 7–6(7–4) 4 7
12. 1989 United States Eagle Classic Hard Final Lendl 6–2, 6–3 4 8
13. 1989 Japan Japan Open Hard Final Edberg 6–3, 2–6, 6–4 5 8
14. 1989 Sweden Stockholm Open Carpet Semifinals Lendl 6–0, 2–6, 6–3 5 9
15. 1989 United States Masters Grand Prix Carpet Semifinals Edberg 7–6(7–5), 7–5 6 9
16. 1990 Australia Australian Open Hard Final Lendl 4–6, 7–6(7–3), 5–2 RET 6 10
17. 1990 United Kingdom Wimbledon Grass Semifinals Edberg 6–1, 7–6(7–2), 6–3 7 10
18. 1990 Australia Sydney Indoor Hard (i) Semifinals Edberg 3–6, 7–6(7–4), 6–3 8 10
19. 1990 Japan Tokyo Indoor Carpet Semifinals Lendl 7–5, 6–3 8 11
20. 1990 Germany ATP World Tour Championships Carpet Semifinals Edberg 6–4, 6–2 9 11
21. 1991 Australia Australian Open Hard Semifinals Lendl 6–4, 5–7, 3–6, 7–6(7–3), 6–4 9 12
22. 1991 Japan Japan Open Hard Final Edberg 6–1, 7–5, 6–0 10 12
23. 1991 United States ATP Long Island Hard Final Lendl 6–3, 6–2 10 13
24. 1991 United States US Open Hard Semifinals Edberg 6–3, 6–3, 6–4 11 13
25. 1992 Australia Australian Open Hard Quarterfinals Edberg 4–6, 7–5, 6–1, 6–7(7–5), 6–1 12 13
26. 1992 United States Volvo International Hard Semifinals Edberg 7–6(7–2), 4–6, 6–3 13 13
27. 1992 United States US Open Hard Quarterfinals Edberg 6–3, 6–3, 3–6, 5–7, 7–6(7–3) 14 13

Head-to-head breakdown

  • All matches: Edberg 14–13
  • All finals: Lendl 4–3
  • Grand Slam matches: Edberg 5–4
  • Grand Slam finals: Lendl 1–0
  • Non-Grand Slam finals: Tied 3–3
  • Tennis Masters Cup matches: Tied 2–2
  • Five-set matches: Edberg 3–2

References

  1. ↑ "Official Site of Men's Professional Tennis - ATP World Tour - Tennis".
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