Gustavo Kuerten defeated Michael Chang 6-3 6-1 in the 1997 Canadian Open semifinal on hard courts.
Match Statistics
| Stat | Gustavo Kuerten | Michael Chang |
| Aces | 4 | 4 |
| Double faults | 1 | 1 |
| First serve % | 65 | 54 |
| First serve points won % | 84 | 48 |
| Second serve points won % | 53 | 52 |
| Break points saved % | 100 | 43 |
| Break points converted % | 57 | 0 |
| Service points won % | 73 | 50 |
| Return points won % | 50 | 27 |
| Total points won % | 62 | 38 |
Player Comparison
| Field | Gustavo Kuerten | Michael Chang |
| Country |
BRA
|
USA
|
| Birth date | Sep 10, 1976 | Feb 22, 1972 |
| Age | 20 | 25 |
| Height | 190 cm | 175 cm |
| Handedness | Right-Handed | Right-Handed |
| Backhand style | One-Handed Backhand | Two-Handed Backhand |
| Ranking (entering) | 13 | 2 |
| Ranking points (entering) | 1,859 | 3,743 |
| Elo (entering) | 1,814 | 2,002 |
| Current career W-L | 339–184 | 649–305 |
| Current career earnings | $14,807,000 | $19,145,632 |
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