Thomas Muster def. Jim Courier
6-2 3-6 7-6(4) 6-3
Thomas Muster defeated Jim Courier 6-2 3-6 7-6(4) 6-3 in the 1997 Australian Open round of 16 on hard courts.
Match Information
Match Statistics
| Stat | Thomas Muster | Jim Courier |
|---|---|---|
| Aces | 10 | 8 |
| Double faults | 6 | 7 |
| First serve % | 64.0% | 58.0% |
| First serve points won % | 75.0% | 71.0% |
| Second serve points won % | 45.0% | 38.0% |
| Break points saved % | 79.0% | 67.0% |
| Break points converted % | 33.0% | 21.0% |
| Service points won % | 64.0% | 57.0% |
| Return points won % | 43.0% | 36.0% |
| Total points won % | 54.0% | 46.0% |
Player Comparison
| Field | Thomas Muster | Jim Courier |
|---|---|---|
| Country | AUT | USA |
| Birth date | Oct 2, 1967 | Aug 17, 1970 |
| Age | 29 | 26 |
| Height | 180 cm | 185 cm |
| Handedness | Left-Handed | Right-Handed |
| Backhand style | One-Handed Backhand | Two-Handed Backhand |
| Ranking (entering) | 5 | 16 |
| Ranking points (entering) | 3,125 | 1,561 |
| Elo (entering) | 1,936 | 1,945 |
| Current career W-L | 590–268 | 489–223 |
| Current career earnings | $12,266,977 | $14,034,132 |
Path
Thomas Muster's path
| Opponent | Score | W-L | H2H | Match Data | Date | Round |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jens Knippschild | 6-4 7-6(2) 6-3 | W | H2H | Match data | Jan 19, 1997 | R32 |
| Grant Stafford | 6-3 6-2 6-2 | W | H2H | Match data | Jan 17, 1997 | R64 |
| Geoff Grant | 6-3 6-4 6-2 | W | H2H | Match data | Jan 15, 1997 | R128 |
Thomas Muster's next match
| Opponent | Score | W-L | H2H | Match Data | Date | Round |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Goran Ivanisevic | 6-4 6-2 6-3 | W | H2H | Match data | Jan 24, 1997 | QF |
Jim Courier's path
| Opponent | Score | W-L | H2H | Match Data | Date | Round |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jeff Tarango | 6-1 7-6(3) 6-3 | W | H2H | Match data | Jan 19, 1997 | R32 |
| Slava Dosedel | 4-6 6-2 3-6 6-4 6-4 | W | H2H | Match data | Jan 17, 1997 | R64 |
| Sjeng Schalken | 6-7(4) 6-3 4-6 6-1 8-6 | W | H2H | Match data | Jan 15, 1997 | R128 |