Jonas Bjorkman def. Carlos Costa
6-4 6-2
Jonas Bjorkman defeated Carlos Costa 6-4 6-2 in the 1997 ASB Classic round of 32 on hard courts.
Match Information
Match Statistics
| Stat | Jonas Bjorkman | Carlos Costa |
|---|---|---|
| Aces | 2 | 2 |
| Double faults | 0 | 7 |
| First serve % | 59.0% | 45.0% |
| First serve points won % | 73.0% | 63.0% |
| Second serve points won % | 54.0% | 43.0% |
| Break points saved % | 80.0% | 60.0% |
| Break points converted % | 40.0% | 20.0% |
| Service points won % | 65.0% | 52.0% |
| Return points won % | 48.0% | 35.0% |
| Total points won % | 56.0% | 44.0% |
Player Comparison
| Field | Jonas Bjorkman | Carlos Costa |
|---|---|---|
| Country | SWE | ESP |
| Birth date | Mar 23, 1972 | Apr 22, 1968 |
| Age | 24 | 28 |
| Height | 183 cm | 183 cm |
| Handedness | Right-Handed | Right-Handed |
| Backhand style | Two-Handed Backhand | — |
| Ranking (entering) | 65 | 60 |
| Ranking points (entering) | 737 | 754 |
| Elo (entering) | 1,716 | 1,647 |
| Current career W-L | 395–344 | 237–202 |
| Current career earnings | $14,610,671 | $3,134,189 |
No prior-path match data is available for this tournament stage.