Sjeng Schalken def. Mark Philippoussis
7-6(5) 6-3
Sjeng Schalken defeated Mark Philippoussis 7-6(5) 6-3 in the 1997 Cincinnati Open round of 64 on hard courts.
Match Information
Match Statistics
| Stat | Sjeng Schalken | Mark Philippoussis |
|---|---|---|
| Aces | 2 | 14 |
| Double faults | 6 | 5 |
| First serve % | 50 | 69 |
| First serve points won % | 65 | 73 |
| Second serve points won % | 63 | 50 |
| Break points saved % | 90 | 57 |
| Break points converted % | 43 | 10 |
| Service points won % | 64 | 66 |
| Return points won % | 34 | 36 |
| Total points won % | 51 | 49 |
Player Comparison
| Field | Sjeng Schalken | Mark Philippoussis |
|---|---|---|
| Country | NED | AUS |
| Birth date | Sep 8, 1976 | Nov 7, 1976 |
| Age | 20 | 20 |
| Height | 193 cm | 196 cm |
| Handedness | Right-Handed | Right-Handed |
| Backhand style | — | — |
| Ranking (entering) | 85 | 13 |
| Ranking points (entering) | 586 | 1,924 |
| Elo (entering) | 1,614 | 1,913 |
| Current career W-L | 280–254 | 291–193 |
| Current career earnings | $5,192,798 | $6,987,402 |
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