Fernando Meligeni defeated Christian Ruud 6-3 6-4 6-3 in the 1997 US Open round of 64 on hard courts.
Match Statistics
| Stat | Fernando Meligeni | Christian Ruud |
| Aces | 5 | 3 |
| Double faults | 0 | 2 |
| First serve % | 58 | 45 |
| First serve points won % | 77 | 65 |
| Second serve points won % | 75 | 40 |
| Break points saved % | 0 | 50 |
| Break points converted % | 50 | 100 |
| Service points won % | 76 | 51 |
| Return points won % | 49 | 24 |
| Total points won % | 60 | 40 |
Player Comparison
| Field | Fernando Meligeni | Christian Ruud |
| Country |
BRA
|
NOR
|
| Birth date | Apr 12, 1971 | Aug 24, 1972 |
| Age | 26 | 25 |
| Height | 180 cm | 188 cm |
| Handedness | Left-Handed | Right-Handed |
| Backhand style | Two-Handed Backhand | Two-Handed Backhand |
| Ranking (entering) | 80 | 58 |
| Ranking points (entering) | 610 | 810 |
| Elo (entering) | 1,682 | 1,705 |
| Current career W-L | 189–201 | 100–131 |
| Current career earnings | $2,555,367 | $1,399,813 |
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