Jim Courier def. Sjeng Schalken
6-7(4) 6-3 4-6 6-1 8-6
Jim Courier defeated Sjeng Schalken 6-7(4) 6-3 4-6 6-1 8-6 in the 1997 Australian Open round of 128 on hard courts.
Match Information
Match Statistics
| Stat | Jim Courier | Sjeng Schalken |
|---|---|---|
| Aces | 14 | 11 |
| Double faults | 9 | 12 |
| First serve % | 59 | 60 |
| First serve points won % | 83 | 68 |
| Second serve points won % | 39 | 36 |
| Break points saved % | 45 | 63 |
| Break points converted % | 37 | 55 |
| Service points won % | 65 | 55 |
| Return points won % | 45 | 35 |
| Total points won % | 54 | 46 |
Player Comparison
| Field | Jim Courier | Sjeng Schalken |
|---|---|---|
| Country | USA | NED |
| Birth date | Aug 17, 1970 | Sep 8, 1976 |
| Age | 26 | 20 |
| Height | 185 cm | 193 cm |
| Handedness | Right-Handed | Right-Handed |
| Backhand style | — | — |
| Ranking (entering) | 16 | 85 |
| Ranking points (entering) | 1,561 | 572 |
| Elo (entering) | 1,912 | 1,654 |
| Current career W-L | 489–223 | 280–254 |
| Current career earnings | $14,034,132 | $5,192,798 |
No prior-path match data is available for this tournament stage.