1992 US Open: Edberg Triumphs Over Sampras

Edberg Clinches Second US Open Title

In a thrilling final, defending champion Stefan Edberg defeated Pete Sampras in five sets to win the men's singles title at the 1992 US Open. The scores were 36 64 76 75 62.

It was Edberg's second US Open title, and the victory cemented his status as one of the greatest players of his generation.

The match was a clash of styles, with Edberg's serve-and-volley game contrasting with Sampras's powerful baseline play. Edberg rushed to the net 254 times during the match, a testament to his aggressive style.

Sampras, then just 21 years old, was playing in his first Grand Slam final. Despite his loss, he would go on to win 14 Grand Slam titles, becoming one of the most successful players in tennis history.

Other Notable Moments from the 1992 US Open

• No. 1 seed Jim Courier was upset by No. 9 seed Andre Agassi in the quarterfinals.
• Courier and Agassi had won the previous three Grand Slams.
• Brad Gilbert defeated Tommy Ho in the third round.

The 1992 US Open was a memorable tournament, and Edberg's victory was a fitting end to a thrilling two weeks of tennis.