Patrick Rafter defeated Greg Rusedski 7-5 4-6 6-3 in the 1997 New Haven semifinal on hard courts.
Match Statistics
| Stat | Patrick Rafter | Greg Rusedski |
| Aces | 11 | 7 |
| Double faults | 8 | 9 |
| First serve % | 70 | 49 |
| First serve points won % | 81 | 76 |
| Second serve points won % | 48 | 55 |
| Break points saved % | 91 | 75 |
| Break points converted % | 25 | 9 |
| Service points won % | 71 | 65 |
| Return points won % | 35 | 29 |
| Total points won % | 52 | 48 |
Player Comparison
| Field | Patrick Rafter | Greg Rusedski |
| Country |
AUS
|
GBR
|
| Birth date | Dec 28, 1972 | Sep 6, 1973 |
| Age | 24 | 23 |
| Height | 185 cm | 193 cm |
| Handedness | Right-Handed | Left-Handed |
| Backhand style | — | — |
| Ranking (entering) | 18 | 25 |
| Ranking points (entering) | 1,587 | 1,408 |
| Elo (entering) | 1,910 | 1,917 |
| Current career W-L | 333–178 | 417–278 |
| Current career earnings | $11,133,128 | $8,944,841 |
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