Patrick Rafter def. Petr Korda
7-5 3-6 6-7 7-6 9-7
Patrick Rafter defeated Petr Korda 7-5 3-6 6-7 7-6 9-7 in the 1997 Grand Slam Cup semifinal on carpet courts.
Match Information
Match Statistics
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Player Comparison
| Field | Patrick Rafter | Petr Korda |
|---|---|---|
| Country | AUS | CZE |
| Birth date | Dec 28, 1972 | Jan 23, 1968 |
| Age | 24 | 29 |
| Height | 185 cm | 190 cm |
| Handedness | Right-Handed | Left-Handed |
| Backhand style | One-Handed Backhand | One-Handed Backhand |
| Ranking (entering) | 3 | 16 |
| Ranking points (entering) | 2,889 | 1,980 |
| Elo (entering) | 2,073 | 1,924 |
| Current career W-L | 333–178 | 378–238 |
| Current career earnings | $11,133,128 | $10,448,900 |
Path
Patrick Rafter's path
| Opponent | Score | W-L | H2H | Match Data | Date | Round |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marcelo Rios | 6-1 7-6 | W | H2H | Match data | Sep 28, 1997 | QF |
| Thomas Muster | 6-2 6-3 | W | H2H | Match data | Sep 27, 1997 | R16 |
Patrick Rafter's next match
| Opponent | Score | W-L | H2H | Match Data | Date | Round |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pete Sampras | 2-6 4-6 5-7 | L | H2H | Match data | Sep 29, 1997 | F |
Petr Korda's path
| Opponent | Score | W-L | H2H | Match Data | Date | Round |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cedric Pioline | 7-5 6-3 | W | H2H | Match data | Sep 28, 1997 | QF |
| Gustavo Kuerten | 6-3 5-3 (ret.) | W | H2H | Match data | Sep 27, 1997 | R16 |