Jonas Bjorkman defeated Patrick Rafter 3-6 6-1 7-6(2) in the 1997 Scottsdale round of 16 on hard courts.
Match Statistics
| Stat | Jonas Bjorkman | Patrick Rafter |
| Aces | 3 | 3 |
| Double faults | 2 | 2 |
| First serve % | 63 | 58 |
| First serve points won % | 73 | 60 |
| Second serve points won % | 57 | 62 |
| Break points saved % | 62 | 0 |
| Break points converted % | 100 | 38 |
| Service points won % | 67 | 61 |
| Return points won % | 39 | 33 |
| Total points won % | 54 | 46 |
Player Comparison
| Field | Jonas Bjorkman | Patrick Rafter |
| Country |
SWE
|
AUS
|
| Birth date | Mar 23, 1972 | Dec 28, 1972 |
| Age | 24 | 24 |
| Height | 183 cm | 185 cm |
| Handedness | Right-Handed | Right-Handed |
| Backhand style | Two-Handed Backhand | — |
| Ranking (entering) | 38 | 43 |
| Ranking points (entering) | 982 | 925 |
| Elo (entering) | 1,845 | 1,798 |
| Current career W-L | 395–344 | 333–178 |
| Current career earnings | $14,610,671 | $11,133,128 |
Path
Jonas Bjorkman's path
| Opponent | Score | W-L | H2H | Match Data | Date | Round |
|
Alex Obrien
| 6-4 1-6 7-5 | W | — | Match data | Mar 6, 1997 | R32 |
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