Fernando Meligeni def. Mark Merklein
7-6(3) 7-6(6)
Fernando Meligeni defeated Mark Merklein 7-6(3) 7-6(6) in the 1997 Orlando round of 32 on clay courts.
Match Information
Match Statistics
| Stat | Fernando Meligeni | Mark Merklein |
|---|---|---|
| Aces | 3 | 9 |
| Double faults | 3 | 13 |
| First serve % | 70 | 62 |
| First serve points won % | 76 | 73 |
| Second serve points won % | 44 | 37 |
| Break points saved % | 50 | 92 |
| Break points converted % | 8 | 50 |
| Service points won % | 67 | 60 |
| Return points won % | 40 | 33 |
| Total points won % | 52 | 48 |
Player Comparison
| Field | Fernando Meligeni | Mark Merklein |
|---|---|---|
| Country | BRA | BAH |
| Birth date | Apr 12, 1971 | Jun 28, 1972 |
| Age | 26 | 24 |
| Height | 180 cm | 188 cm |
| Handedness | Left-Handed | Right-Handed |
| Backhand style | Two-Handed Backhand | — |
| Ranking (entering) | 72 | 182 |
| Ranking points (entering) | 638 | 236 |
| Elo (entering) | 1,704 | 1,482 |
| Current career W-L | 189–201 | 3–12 |
| Current career earnings | $2,555,367 | $502,870 |
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