Wayne Ferreira def. Carlos Costa
6-3 6-2 6-2
Wayne Ferreira defeated Carlos Costa 6-3 6-2 6-2 in the 1997 Australian Open round of 128 on hard courts.
Match Information
Match Statistics
| Stat | Wayne Ferreira | Carlos Costa |
|---|---|---|
| Aces | 2 | 1 |
| Double faults | 2 | 3 |
| First serve % | 76.0% | 54.0% |
| First serve points won % | 84.0% | 70.0% |
| Second serve points won % | 26.0% | 20.0% |
| Break points saved % | 75.0% | 57.0% |
| Break points converted % | 43.0% | 25.0% |
| Service points won % | 70.0% | 47.0% |
| Return points won % | 53.0% | 30.0% |
| Total points won % | 61.0% | 39.0% |
| Match Serve+ | +8.1 | -14.8 |
| Match Return+ | +14.8 | -8.1 |
* Match Serve+ and Match Return+ compare this match with the ATP 1997 average from available match stats. Zero is average; +5 means five percentage points above average. No opponent adjustment.
Player Comparison
| Field | Wayne Ferreira | Carlos Costa |
|---|---|---|
| Country | RSA | ESP |
| Birth date | Sep 15, 1971 | Apr 22, 1968 |
| Age | 25 | 28 |
| Height | 185 cm | 183 cm |
| Handedness | Right-Handed | Right-Handed |
| Backhand style | Two-Handed Backhand | — |
| Ranking (entering) | 10 | 66 |
| Ranking points (entering) | 2,149 | 733 |
| Elo (entering) | 1,821 | 1,634 |
| Current career W-L | 487–317 | 237–202 |
| Current career earnings | $9,969,617 | $3,134,189 |
No prior-path match data is available for this tournament stage.