Patrick Rafter defeated Sergi Bruguera 7-5 2-6 6-2 in the 1997 New Haven quarterfinal on hard courts.
Match Statistics
| Stat | Patrick Rafter | Sergi Bruguera |
| Aces | 3 | 4 |
| Double faults | 4 | 0 |
| First serve % | 54 | 73 |
| First serve points won % | 79 | 62 |
| Second serve points won % | 58 | 57 |
| Break points saved % | 40 | 43 |
| Break points converted % | 57 | 60 |
| Service points won % | 69 | 61 |
| Return points won % | 39 | 31 |
| Total points won % | 54 | 46 |
Player Comparison
| Field | Patrick Rafter | Sergi Bruguera |
| Country |
AUS
|
ESP
|
| Birth date | Dec 28, 1972 | Jan 16, 1971 |
| Age | 24 | 26 |
| Height | 185 cm | 188 cm |
| Handedness | Right-Handed | Right-Handed |
| Backhand style | — | Two-Handed Backhand |
| Ranking (entering) | 18 | 7 |
| Ranking points (entering) | 1,587 | 2,326 |
| Elo (entering) | 1,893 | 1,920 |
| Current career W-L | 333–178 | 420–257 |
| Current career earnings | $11,133,128 | $11,632,199 |
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