Leander Paes defeated Jeff Tarango 6-3 2-6 6-3 in the 1997 Shanghai Masters quarterfinal on carpet courts.
Match Statistics
| Stat | Leander Paes | Jeff Tarango |
| Aces | 6 | 7 |
| Double faults | 3 | 1 |
| First serve % | 73 | 66 |
| First serve points won % | 64 | 68 |
| Second serve points won % | 46 | 42 |
| Break points saved % | 57 | 73 |
| Break points converted % | 27 | 43 |
| Service points won % | 59 | 59 |
| Return points won % | 41 | 41 |
| Total points won % | 50 | 50 |
Player Comparison
| Field | Leander Paes | Jeff Tarango |
| Country |
IND
|
USA
|
| Birth date | Jun 17, 1973 | Nov 20, 1968 |
| Age | 23 | 28 |
| Height | 178 cm | 180 cm |
| Handedness | Right-Handed | Left-Handed |
| Backhand style | — | Two-Handed Backhand |
| Ranking (entering) | 122 | 82 |
| Ranking points (entering) | 372 | 584 |
| Elo (entering) | 1,653 | 1,721 |
| Current career W-L | 53–77 | 240–294 |
| Current career earnings | $8,587,586 | $3,730,289 |
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