Yevgeny Kafelnikov def. Cristiano Caratti
6-2 6-4 7-6(4)
Yevgeny Kafelnikov defeated Cristiano Caratti 6-2 6-4 7-6(4) in the 1997 US Open round of 128 on hard courts.
Match Information
Match Statistics
| Stat | Yevgeny Kafelnikov | Cristiano Caratti |
|---|---|---|
| Aces | 9 | 8 |
| Double faults | 11 | 4 |
| First serve % | 48.0% | 55.0% |
| First serve points won % | 80.0% | 79.0% |
| Second serve points won % | 40.0% | 31.0% |
| Break points saved % | 70.0% | 50.0% |
| Break points converted % | 50.0% | 30.0% |
| Service points won % | 59.0% | 58.0% |
| Return points won % | 42.0% | 41.0% |
| Total points won % | 52.0% | 48.0% |
Player Comparison
| Field | Yevgeny Kafelnikov | Cristiano Caratti |
|---|---|---|
| Country | RUS | ITA |
| Birth date | Feb 18, 1974 | May 24, 1970 |
| Age | 23 | 27 |
| Height | 190 cm | 178 cm |
| Handedness | Right-Handed | Right-Handed |
| Backhand style | Two-Handed Backhand | — |
| Ranking (entering) | 3 | 175 |
| Ranking points (entering) | 2,693 | 252 |
| Elo (entering) | 1,943 | 1,533 |
| Current career W-L | 574–281 | 71–116 |
| Current career earnings | $23,883,797 | $1,368,916 |
No prior-path match data is available for this tournament stage.