Mariano Puerta def. Karim Alami
6-4 6-4
Mariano Puerta defeated Karim Alami 6-4 6-4 in the 1998 Mexican Open round of 32 on clay courts.
Match Information
Match Statistics
| Stat | Mariano Puerta | Karim Alami |
|---|---|---|
| Aces | 4 | 5 |
| Double faults | 4 | 4 |
| First serve % | 68.0% | 42.0% |
| First serve points won % | 82.0% | 87.0% |
| Second serve points won % | 48.0% | 47.0% |
| Break points saved % | 100.0% | 50.0% |
| Break points converted % | 50.0% | 0.0% |
| Service points won % | 71.0% | 64.0% |
| Return points won % | 36.0% | 29.0% |
| Total points won % | 55.0% | 45.0% |
Player Comparison
| Field | Mariano Puerta | Karim Alami |
|---|---|---|
| Country | ARG | MAR |
| Birth date | Sep 19, 1978 | May 24, 1973 |
| Age | 20 | 25 |
| Height | 180 cm | 185 cm |
| Handedness | Left-Handed | Right-Handed |
| Backhand style | One-Handed Backhand | — |
| Ranking (entering) | 42 | 75 |
| Ranking points (entering) | 937 | 631 |
| Elo (entering) | 1,698 | 1,703 |
| Current career W-L | 121–116 | 143–179 |
| Current career earnings | $1,781,372 | $2,087,596 |
No prior-path match data is available for this tournament stage.