Boris Becker defeated Jeff Tarango 6-4 6-2 in the 1997 Halle Open quarterfinal on grass courts.
Match Statistics
| Stat | Boris Becker | Jeff Tarango |
| Aces | 17 | 5 |
| Double faults | 4 | 1 |
| First serve % | 63 | 67 |
| First serve points won % | 83 | 54 |
| Second serve points won % | 48 | 56 |
| Break points saved % | 100 | 40 |
| Break points converted % | 60 | 0 |
| Service points won % | 70 | 55 |
| Return points won % | 45 | 30 |
| Total points won % | 58 | 42 |
Player Comparison
| Field | Boris Becker | Jeff Tarango |
| Country |
GER
|
USA
|
| Birth date | Nov 22, 1967 | Nov 20, 1968 |
| Age | 29 | 28 |
| Height | 190 cm | 180 cm |
| Handedness | Right-Handed | Left-Handed |
| Backhand style | — | Two-Handed Backhand |
| Ranking (entering) | 13 | 73 |
| Ranking points (entering) | 1,819 | 631 |
| Elo (entering) | 1,995 | 1,749 |
| Current career W-L | 672–220 | 240–294 |
| Current career earnings | $25,080,956 | $3,730,289 |
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