Sergi Bruguera defeated Jiri Novak 7-6(5) 6-3 in the 1997 Cincinnati Open round of 16 on hard courts.
Match Statistics
| Stat | Sergi Bruguera | Jiri Novak |
| Aces | 4 | 2 |
| Double faults | 4 | 0 |
| First serve % | 60 | 66 |
| First serve points won % | 79 | 62 |
| Second serve points won % | 39 | 48 |
| Break points saved % | 78 | 60 |
| Break points converted % | 40 | 22 |
| Service points won % | 63 | 57 |
| Return points won % | 43 | 37 |
| Total points won % | 53 | 47 |
Player Comparison
| Field | Sergi Bruguera | Jiri Novak |
| Country |
ESP
|
CZE
|
| Birth date | Jan 16, 1971 | Mar 22, 1975 |
| Age | 26 | 22 |
| Height | 188 cm | 190 cm |
| Handedness | Right-Handed | Right-Handed |
| Backhand style | Two-Handed Backhand | Two-Handed Backhand |
| Ranking (entering) | 8 | 66 |
| Ranking points (entering) | 2,275 | 735 |
| Elo (entering) | 1,912 | 1,684 |
| Current career W-L | 420–257 | 319–253 |
| Current career earnings | $11,632,199 | $7,618,613 |
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