Lionel Roux defeated Boris Becker 4-6 6-3 6-1 in the 1997 Japan Open round of 16 on hard courts.
Match Statistics
| Stat | Lionel Roux | Boris Becker |
| Aces | 3 | 4 |
| Double faults | 4 | 6 |
| First serve % | 65 | 43 |
| First serve points won % | 62 | 48 |
| Second serve points won % | 48 | 50 |
| Break points saved % | 50 | 30 |
| Break points converted % | 70 | 50 |
| Service points won % | 57 | 49 |
| Return points won % | 51 | 43 |
| Total points won % | 54 | 46 |
Player Comparison
| Field | Lionel Roux | Boris Becker |
| Country |
FRA
|
GER
|
| Birth date | Apr 12, 1973 | Nov 22, 1967 |
| Age | 24 | 29 |
| Height | 185 cm | 190 cm |
| Handedness | Right-Handed | Right-Handed |
| Backhand style | — | One-Handed Backhand |
| Ranking (entering) | 86 | 11 |
| Ranking points (entering) | 550 | 1,863 |
| Elo (entering) | 1,658 | 2,070 |
| Current career W-L | 76–116 | 672–220 |
| Current career earnings | $1,255,648 | $25,080,956 |
Path
Lionel Roux's path
Lionel Roux's next match
| Opponent | Score | W-L | H2H | Match Data | Date | Round |
|
Martin Damm Sr
| 6-3 6-1 | W | — | Match data | Apr 19, 1997 | QF |