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]

Stefan Edberg
Ivan Lendl

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: 27 (14–13)

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