Leander Paes def. Sargis Sargsian
7-6(2) 6-4
Leander Paes defeated Sargis Sargsian 7-6(2) 6-4 in the 1997 Shanghai Masters round of 32 on carpet courts.
Match Information
Match Statistics
| Stat | Leander Paes | Sargis Sargsian |
|---|---|---|
| Aces | 3 | 1 |
| Double faults | 1 | 2 |
| First serve % | 72 | 64 |
| First serve points won % | 86 | 85 |
| Second serve points won % | 65 | 50 |
| Break points saved % | — | 75 |
| Break points converted % | 25 | — |
| Service points won % | 80 | 72 |
| Return points won % | 28 | 20 |
| Total points won % | 54 | 46 |
Player Comparison
| Field | Leander Paes | Sargis Sargsian |
|---|---|---|
| Country | IND | ARM |
| Birth date | Jun 17, 1973 | Jun 3, 1973 |
| Age | 23 | 23 |
| Height | 178 cm | 180 cm |
| Handedness | Right-Handed | Right-Handed |
| Backhand style | — | Two-Handed Backhand |
| Ranking (entering) | 122 | 99 |
| Ranking points (entering) | 372 | 486 |
| Elo (entering) | 1,629 | 1,590 |
| Current career W-L | 53–77 | 156–208 |
| Current career earnings | $8,587,586 | $2,603,732 |
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