Mark Philippoussis def. Karim Alami
6-3 6-4 3-6 6-4
Mark Philippoussis defeated Karim Alami 6-3 6-4 3-6 6-4 in the 1997 US Open round of 128 on hard courts.
Match Information
Match Statistics
| Stat | Mark Philippoussis | Karim Alami |
|---|---|---|
| Aces | 23 | 8 |
| Double faults | 12 | 1 |
| First serve % | 57 | 62 |
| First serve points won % | 96 | 79 |
| Second serve points won % | 44 | 51 |
| Break points saved % | 0 | 62 |
| Break points converted % | 38 | 100 |
| Service points won % | 74 | 68 |
| Return points won % | 32 | 26 |
| Total points won % | 54 | 46 |
Player Comparison
| Field | Mark Philippoussis | Karim Alami |
|---|---|---|
| Country | AUS | MAR |
| Birth date | Nov 7, 1976 | May 24, 1973 |
| Age | 20 | 24 |
| Height | 196 cm | 185 cm |
| Handedness | Right-Handed | Right-Handed |
| Backhand style | — | — |
| Ranking (entering) | 19 | 54 |
| Ranking points (entering) | 1,632 | 838 |
| Elo (entering) | 1,864 | 1,696 |
| Current career W-L | 291–193 | 143–179 |
| Current career earnings | $6,987,402 | $2,087,596 |
No prior-path match data is available for this tournament stage.