Jim Courier vs Andre Agassi Highlights | US Open 1992 Quarterfinal

No.1 seed Jim Courier comes up against feisty No.9 seed Andre Agassi in the quarterfinals of the US Open 1992.
Courier and Agassi own the title to all three Grand Slams played so far in 1992 - Courier triumphed at the Australian and French Opens, while Agassi secured his first Grand Slam title at Wimbledon.
Agassi arrives having not dropped a single set so far at the tournament, although Courier currently holds the edge in their head-to-head encounters 5-4.
Who will prevail in this mouth-watering quarterfinal between two of America's finest?
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[@RossBayCult]

Who put this together? You wouldn’t know that Courier won this match in 4 sets. They were showing only Agassi winners.

[@steeel]

totally, agazzis got destroyed

[@vj9758]

Hahaha.. I agree. I was watching this and went to Google to look up the result cuz my memory seemed to tell me Courier, my favourite player back then, had lost in the semis that year. And I then realized that I was right.. And found this comment as well.

[@Tristan.Suba.44]

Because Agassi is the ultimate rock star of tennis !!! Courier is… well… Courier 😝😝😝

[@Notir072]

An Agassi fan, that hated Courier.

[@kazamshah4543]

Agassi looked like a member of Lynard Skynard in those days

[@ArthurVerhulst]

Fantastic match, fantastic camera angle!

[@shinyredpanda]

Boy, were they hitting hard...

[@terancetheindomitable9701]

Courts were much faster back then too.

[@rocky49able]

Courier won the match 63, 6-7, 6-1, 6-4. The highlights is so biased towards Agassi in the first 5 minutes

[@waltermccloskey215]

I was at this match. It was kind if boring. I had one of the worst seats in the house. Last row, with a giant support girder blocking my view. Courier dispatched Agassi in a pretty uneventful style. It was my first live tennis match. Great game. Its changed alot since then.

[@Chelvam-so4qh]

Can you upload the full match?

[@tufnall]

Courier got more cheap points on his serve. He's also, (at least at that time) more consistent and had some decent strategy to follow. Agassi back in that day just winged it and made allot of errors. Brad Gilbert showed Agassi the light a few years later and he became a totally different player.... more of a human ball machine/grinder. I remember this match, it was humid as hell that night. Fun match to watch, had a real night match feel to it and these two guys did not like each other at that point. They should put up the whole match... anything from the 92 USOpen really, was one of the better ones on the men's side.

[@swalterstennis]

I met Courier a few times. Cool guy. What did he say toward the crowd (Bollettieri’s gang?) after he won. It was definitely expletives. It looked like, “F- you, Nick! I’m glad I left!” Or something. Love to know.

[@aminch168]

Agassi at the top at this time..

[@marianpalko2531]

3:02 Agassi fh 3:30 C fh 4:53 C fh 5:56 A fh

[@AmurTiger-vm5dy]

Wow 😨😨😨

[@luckyluke3456]

Agassi a fake.

[@chuckfriebe843]

So fake he won 8 grandslams and an Olympic gold, right?

[@datacipher]

The USTA really needs to get new editors. It’s like. 12 yr old fanboy editing: let’s show 30 points in a row won by agassi. Then we’ll show 1 won by Courier representing him winning the set. There are lots of amateur highlight compilations which manage to reflect the real tone and competitiveness of the match. I’ve probably watched this match 50 times on vhs tape. The real feeling throughout was that courier was the stronger and slightly dominant one with agassi battling hard to stay with him and try to win - which is also why the crowd is very excited when agassi shows signs of his brilliance. But he was battling slightly uphill the entire match, even the set he won.

[@uncletony6210]

Courier's the only player to have beaten Connors, McEnroe, Agassi, and Sampras at the USO.

[@spirg]

That’s Excellent!!!!

[@lukey1210]

Courier was a DOGG !!!!

[@BurnsTennis]

That's nice but unlike the players you mentioned, ufortunately he never won the tournament.

[@TheKwod]

@@BurnsTennis so what

[@frednicolas3811]

But won 4 majors

[@smartspacex5951]

30 years on I still reckon 92 us open is the toughest and most competitive grand slams you could have ever competed for any generation... Let alone winning it. Look at draws.. on this half you have Courier vs Agassi in quarters, and then Courier and Sampras in semis. On the other half, starting from 4th round Edberg 5-set vs richard Krajicek, then quarters Edberg 5-set against Ivan Lendl, then semis Edberg longest 5-set against Michael Chang. Then Final Sampras vs Edberg. By just looking at those names, you feel being overwhelmed and intimidated... All Grand Slam champions...any of those matches is like Grand Slam Final...top-notch high quality tennis through-out the 2nd week of 92 US Open.

[@guimov1984]

of course but edberg and lendl was at the end of their careers...

[@nizzam1]

Also lend vs Becker 5 set thriller in the 4th round

[@BurnsTennis]

@@guimov1984 Edberg was 26 and went on to win the tournament. Hardly the end of his career.......................

[@guimov1984]

@@BurnsTennis *wasnt on his prime i meant

[@BurnsTennis]

@@guimov1984 I think at 26 Edberg was definitely in his prime. However, I will concede Edberg was never quite the same player again after this tournament. Why? Well, three five set matches, each time having to come from a break down in the fifth set. The longest match ever in the semifinal at 5hrs and 26 minutes. Then the final within less than 24 hours of the semifinal. You can argue that took a lot out of him but he did get to the final of the Australian Open in 1993 and semifinal of Wmbledon in 1993 losing to Courier each time. This is a very timely reminder that, if the USTA continued with this kind of schedule of semifinal and final within 24 hours, we wouldn't see players today winning the US Open well into their 30s.

[@jimoinj]

Based on the highlights its hard to believe Agassi lost. I guess he must have had a lot of errors.

[@palerider2890]

LOL... I thought Agassi won in 3 sets, until I got to the end.

[@soundar4270]

Agassi was much better player compared to Courier. Agassi had some phycological problem with Jim Courier after 1991 French open loss besides his dearth of 1st Grand slam . . This match was played after Agassi's unexpected Wimbledon championship in 1992 final against Ivanisevic & yet he lost to Courier

[@stjohnsmusicandarts65]

Yes you nailed it ! Which people here are too biased to Courier ! That final Courier was saved by the rain and he admitted it ! Agassi was smoking courier before the rain !

[@SuperWhofan1]

This was before Brad Gilbert taught Agassi strategy and intelligent play

[@chuckfriebe843]

Someone in one of the above comments suggested that Courier hit the ball harder than Agassi, which is not true. You are correct. Jim was simply a smarter player.

[@terancetheindomitable9701]

​@@chuckfriebe843Nobody got the ball harder than Agassi. The one that came closest IMO was Safin. Dude hit the ball like a sledgehammer.

[@tomtwells6082]

Courier described his style as brutish, rugby players body and strength playing tennis. Great TV analyst as well. Very smart guy.

[@jth8612]

Ball bounces depending on court ( grass , clay , ) etc has nothing to do with player or skill

[@chuckfriebe843]

You're right. Except he can't keep his mouth shut during the points when he's commentating, just like all the American tennis sports commentators. I love listening to the Brits commentate. They shut up when the points are being played.

[@martenx1384]

Shame he had this dead arm problem and the bad luck to have one player he kept meeting in the GS's called Pete Sampras. Otherwise he could have won more slams!

[@z1az285]

@@chuckfriebe843 Maybe he talks a tad too much, but I think he adds something extra being a former top player and 4 time slam champion. There is a difference between him and brad Gilbert who talks too much without adding much value. For example, he explained one reason in depth why Novak was having so much success against the next gen/ new generation with his racquet setup and no one had explained it quite the way he did.

[@chuckfriebe843]

@@z1az285 I don’t disagree with his vast knowledge, but he’s to keep it to himself until the point is over.

[@jackgriffin4538]

No silly poly winners good approach shots are awarded. Jim was one of the only guys around this time that could push Andre around to beat him. I had those shoes Andre wore in this match they were great.

[@DNA2000-8bit]

Nobody wanted a face-off against Courier in 92. He had to be the toughest out in tennis in the early 90s. Pro-grade stuff every time he stepped on the court. All-time great and deserves more respect on his name than Murray.

[@bellazoe1]

He would have been an all time great. His game was insane. Strong everywhere

[@terancetheindomitable9701]

​@@bellazoe1the backhand wasn't great, that's why he ran around it so much.

[@z1az285]

@@terancetheindomitable9701 It wasn't but he won 4 slams and reached the final of all four slams. Murray's career is better than his in some aspects (more slam finals, ATP championships winner) but courier won more slams

[@terancetheindomitable9701]

@@z1az285 I agree. I was just saying his backhand wasn't great because another person said he was strong everywhere. I agree he was great. Unfortunately, he got overshadowed by Sampras, Agassi, Becker and Edberg. Murray played in the same era as "The Big Three". So I have to put him ahead of Courier..

[@z1az285]

@@terancetheindomitable9701 Yes, you are right. As competitive as the 90s was I agree.

[@smartspacex5951]

American men's tennis was riding on the peak in 92. These 2 guys, Courier and Agassi own the titles to all three Grand Slams played so far in 1992 - Courier triumphed at the Australian and French Opens, while Agassi secured his first Grand Slam title at Wimbledon. But cruelly they have to meet in quarters... how tough, how competitive and how cruelly was 92 us open...

[@Luca33600]

But there’s only one Grand Slam played in the USA and it was the only one that year that wasn’t won by an American. Edberg was a beast back then

[@martinhudecek8886]

@@Luca33600 edberg was superman in 1991 but barely got through several five setters and could even have lost the final. Sampras came of age the following us open

[@vanlendl1]

Balls were faster in those days and the bounce was lower. That's why, players retired very early.

[@chuckfriebe843]

Players were also had poor conditioning compared to today's players. Sports science has gotten much better. Better nutrition regimens. Better everything.

[@jamiehenson5020]

Fortunate enough to see this one live and in person 💯

[@nleezie895]

Cool 😎🎾🎾🎾🎾

[@maurorenard82]

You need to show the scoreboard throughout the highlights, otherwise it feels weird.

[@BrunoSilvaRox]

So great to watch both players and that court! Way faster than today’s...

[@novola1972]

Rafter kick served a lot

[@luckyluke3456]

Agassi nothing Nice to say about Anybody in his bio. What a hole.

[@truthreignsforever9286]

Wish they’d display the scores in these highlights? But besides this, it’s great highlights

[@smartspacex5951]

This match took a lot out of players, especially on Jim Courier both physically and emotionally because they both are elite students from Nick Bollettieri tennis academy, and they know each other's game very well from very young age. In the next round semis the effect of this match took its toll on courier, which let sampras easily winning first 2-set and get upper hand very quickly. Don't get me wrong, Sampras's game seems always have upper hand against courier's but don't forget Courier was No 1 in 92, and was in great shape throughout the year. But in the first 2-set, he made so many unforced errors, which is quite unusual and uncharacteristic for his game.

[@oliverhunter9495]

Courier was the first tennis player I loved to watch play.

[@uncletony6210]

Courier wins the match yet USTA shows Agassi wining 2/3 of the points (31 - 17). Incredible.

[@rogerpadel4876]

Courier is still fighting against all, 1992 and USTA today, Lmfao

[@terancetheindomitable9701]

Guess it was the hair.

[@smartspacex5951]

In 92 US Davis cup team, Courier and Agassi played singles, Sampras, still 1 year away from the incept of his domination of men's tennis, could only play doubles with John McEnroe. On European side, still Edberg(92 us open champion), Becker(92 year-end masters cup champion), Forget still very much at their peak, plus rising stars, Peter Korda(92 french open finalist), Goran Ivanesevic (92 wimbledon runner-up), richard Krajicek, sergi brugera etc. All these facts reflecting how tough and competitive in 92 men's tennis. Overall fiercely competitive men's tennis field in 92 could overwhelm any players from any generation.....

[@happierabroad]

Tennis isn't what it used to be. The 1992 US Open was the most dramatic ever. But nowadays the tennis players are like AI bots. Not interesting and no personality. The system is making people more and more soulless.

[@kazamshah4543]

The game died some years ago. Used to watch it during the golden Era of the 90s and early 00s. I still love the game, but it's awful these days. Players are like machines. Not beautiful to watch anymore.

[@smartspacex5951]

@USTA Many thanks for high -quality tennis match. Still few matches on my wish-list: 91 us open 3rd-round Chang vs John McEnroe (mouth-watering match with both players on fire) 91 us open quarter Courier vs Sampras (Sampras was defending champion but Courier was on Fire) 95 us open semi-final Courier vs Sampras

[@zeddeka]

Courier one of the first male players who, like Steffi Graf, wanted to hit their forehand all the time and would run round their backhands at every opportunity. Now, it's normal - especially in the men's game.

[@z1az285]

It's possible now because the courts and balls (in most tournaments) are slower hence despite the more powerful equipment players still have time to set up. A lot of europeans used to do it though and still do it.

[@zeddeka]

@@z1az285 Who in particular were You thinking of with the European players?

[@z1az285]

@@zeddeka Federer, Nadal, Ruud, Rublev, kachanov. The list is not exhaustive. All of them grew up on clay. Also, Becker used to do it even on fast surfaces from 1989 onwards after his footwork improved

[@zeddeka]

@@z1az285 Those players obviously a decade or two (or three!) later than Courier. I'd have to disagree strongly about Becker, I don't think he ran around to hit forehands *anywhere* near as much as Courier or Graf, not least because he was primarily a serve and volleyer, was more comfortable getting to the net on a slice backhand, and because he knew a slice backhand was an effective shot against a lot of baseliners. He was also always much more confident on the backhand side.

[@z1az285]

@@zeddeka Becker was definitely confident in his topspin backhand later on in his career, but he would try the inside out forehand a lot more on slower surfaces at least earlier in his career. He used the slice backhand and also the inside out backhand more on faster surfaces but as I said he was confident on both wings from 1991 and after.

[@dirkdaubertshauser9423]

Andre is the Best ❤🎾

[@zeddeka]

During courier's peak years, he seemed to have had Agassi's number. Part of it was that he could add just say little bit more variety to play than Agassi could but also because ultimately he was physically stronger than Agassi and could hit harder.

[@uncletony6210]

He was in Andre's head. Whenever they played, the match was over before it started.

[@HankFinkle11]

Andre wasn’t yet into his real physical training with Gil Reyes. I think his 1998-2002 version would have handled Courier.

[@chuckfriebe843]

Courier could not hit harder than Agassi. He was simply a smarter and more efficient player.

[@martenx1384]

Very true.

[@martenx1384]

@@HankFinkle11 We will never know. Courier had the bad luck he entoured his nemesis called: Sampras. Otherwise he could have won more slams. Then he had this dead arm problem. But he has beaten Agassi in their last match.

[@markthomas3730]

Andre pissed that match away

[@kingtyomama6564]

For me there's nothing better than Jim Courier beating Andre Aggassi. Substance over style

[@stephenglasse2743]

yeah lol except My Style won olympic gold + 8 grandslams inc all 4 plus the last slam of the last millennia and the first of the present! Agassi is the chosen one.

[@TheTopspin77]

You don't win 8 Grand slams and 60 ATP titles without having substance. Agassi was great when he was on!

[@kingtyomama6564]

Agreed. He got it later on in his career. @@TheTopspin77

[@kazamshah4543]

Agassi was such a diva in those days, just like his girlfriend. But he was an awesome player when he put his mind to it.

[@stjohnsmusicandarts65]

This guy sounds like a complete loser ! Agassi 8 slams Couirer 4 nuff said !!

[@chuckfriebe843]

That's what you call big boy American tennis. I can only hope that American tennis becomes exciting like this again.

[@kazamshah4543]

Yep, American Tennis sure was healthier in those days. The moronic robotic system has dragged it to its knees in the modern era.

[@ejflor1313]

God forbid we know what the score is

[@seanboulderformerlymel3000]

If you read his book you know Agassi is wearing a weave here. 🤣😂

[@jeanwalesa]

Had to think of it all the time while watching … weird 😄

[@terancetheindomitable9701]

Was some of that his hair or was the whole thing a wig?

[@paoloberti1949]

When Agassi was focused on the match there was no chances... But often in the same match Andre was able to destroy everything and lost confidence and game over😡😡😡

[@markctaylormade]

Look at their strokes. Looking back you can tell the rivalry was going to go the other way once Andre got serious. It did.

[@loonaya]

Courier's forehand looks completely like today's forehand.

[@chuckfriebe843]

Actually, both Agassi and Courier used the cocked wrist to obtain pace. It has become the standard of today's game. Compound that with polyester strings and it completely changed the way the game is played.

[@seatime674]

30 years ago was the thick of Andres Greatness, though his Slams came later, '92 was quintessential Agassi

[@terancetheindomitable9701]

That was the "Image is everything" era for Andre. But once he hooked up with Brad Gilbert and started training with Gil Reyes, he got into better shape and became a great player and not just a great ball striker.

[@philippastore2228]

Andre Agassi sizzled with picture perfect precision en route to courting Brooke Shields, raising his game a notch as well as his height to her towering size with his mop of hair to share their sights on one another, eye to eye. The cap was worn to conceal early emergence of frontal male pattern baldness.

[@terancetheindomitable9701]

Supposedly that was a wig he was wearing.

[@chuckfriebe843]

Where the hell was the score on the screen? How did people know what the score was?

[@palerider2890]

Was the scoreboard ever flashed once in this video?

[@spirg]

Remember this match very well.... a lot of hype

[@TheKwod]

well deserved

[@SOYCD99]

Man didn't realize Agassi had that grunt early in his career, must of been the Brooke Shields affect.

[@robertgenuario3435]

I feel like Agassi hit the ball well

[@Retsler54]

I see. It was "close" to a finale just like the previous year. However Sampras was too strong for Courier in the semi finale.

[@rafaelodossantos4210]

Agass fears courier

[@studfinderball]

Does anyone else agree with me that the backhand is Courier's weakest shot??? I'm not seeing down the line backhands very much from either player.

[@terancetheindomitable9701]

No question. He ran around it like 85% of the time; especially early in his career. But it did improve later on.

[@TheNaKio]

Why are they dressed like clowns?

[@vivahernando1]

Cause the 90s

[@TheNaKio]

@@vivahernando1 oh I see... boomers.

[@chuckfriebe843]

@@TheNaKio Agassi and Courier? Boomers? No they weren't. They were born in the 70s. Maybe I misunderstood your comment.

[@chuckfriebe843]

@@TheNaKio One of these days you'll look back on the stupid shit that you wear and think, "What the fuck was I thinking?" Don't be an a hole.

[@kazamshah4543]

I ❤ the 90s fashion. Takes me back to my childhood. So much more colourful than today's robotic soulless Tennis stars

[@105kiran]

Post the Agassi conners 1989 us open match

[@seatime674]

It's funny how Mcenroe who's commenting sounds so young and talks so fast now he sounds so slow and old

[@chuckfriebe843]

And now, he talks while the players are in the middle of a point. He can't stfu.

[@garethcole5281]

Why highlights and not the full match

[@tomace4898]

Agassi's rug though.

[@sudipchakraborty584]

Excellent Sir

[@Rishi_1980s-.]

The video was completely pro Agassi but still Courier won the match......Agassi was better....

[@jamesglimco4371]

The court used to be green

[@terancetheindomitable9701]

You must be young. They changed the color of the courts in, I think it was 2005. The US Open did it first, then the other tournaments copied it a few years later. They did it because it's easier to see a green ball bouncing on a blue court.

[@datacipher]

Reported.

[@terancetheindomitable9701]

Why?