Mark Knowles defeated Jeff Tarango 5-7 7-5 6-2 in the 1996 Shanghai Masters quarterfinal on carpet courts.
Match Statistics
| Stat | Mark Knowles | Jeff Tarango |
| Aces | 12 | 6 |
| Double faults | 5 | 2 |
| First serve % | 60 | 72 |
| First serve points won % | 74 | 69 |
| Second serve points won % | 52 | 54 |
| Break points saved % | 71 | 50 |
| Break points converted % | 50 | 29 |
| Service points won % | 65 | 65 |
| Return points won % | 35 | 35 |
| Total points won % | 50 | 50 |
Player Comparison
| Field | Mark Knowles | Jeff Tarango |
| Country |
BAH
|
USA
|
| Birth date | Sep 4, 1971 | Nov 20, 1968 |
| Age | 24 | 27 |
| Height | 191 cm | 180 cm |
| Handedness | Right-Handed | Left-Handed |
| Backhand style | — | Two-Handed Backhand |
| Ranking (entering) | 140 | 73 |
| Ranking points (entering) | 310 | 625 |
| Elo (entering) | 1,580 | 1,690 |
| Current career W-L | 23–52 | 240–294 |
| Current career earnings | $7,058,933 | $3,730,289 |
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