Mark Merklein def. Neville Godwin
2-6 6-4 6-4
Mark Merklein defeated Neville Godwin 2-6 6-4 6-4 in the 1997 Miami Open round of 128 on hard courts.
Match Information
Match Statistics
| Stat | Mark Merklein | Neville Godwin |
|---|---|---|
| Aces | 6 | 7 |
| Double faults | 6 | 1 |
| First serve % | 64.0% | 56.0% |
| First serve points won % | 74.0% | 72.0% |
| Second serve points won % | 48.0% | 56.0% |
| Break points saved % | 50.0% | 62.0% |
| Break points converted % | 38.0% | 50.0% |
| Service points won % | 65.0% | 65.0% |
| Return points won % | 35.0% | 35.0% |
| Total points won % | 50.0% | 50.0% |
Player Comparison
| Field | Mark Merklein | Neville Godwin |
|---|---|---|
| Country | BAH | RSA |
| Birth date | Jun 28, 1972 | Jan 31, 1975 |
| Age | 24 | 22 |
| Height | 188 cm | 173 cm |
| Handedness | Right-Handed | Right-Handed |
| Backhand style | — | — |
| Ranking (entering) | 189 | 93 |
| Ranking points (entering) | 229 | 501 |
| Elo (entering) | 1,460 | 1,608 |
| Current career W-L | 3–12 | 34–51 |
| Current career earnings | $502,870 | $912,783 |
No prior-path match data is available for this tournament stage.