Jim Courier def. Sjeng Schalken
7-6(10) 7-5
Jim Courier defeated Sjeng Schalken 7-6(10) 7-5 in the 1997 Qatar Open round of 32 on hard courts.
Match Information
Match Statistics
| Stat | Jim Courier | Sjeng Schalken |
|---|---|---|
| Aces | 8 | 5 |
| Double faults | 1 | 5 |
| First serve % | 55.0% | 47.0% |
| First serve points won % | 80.0% | 75.0% |
| Second serve points won % | 53.0% | 50.0% |
| Break points saved % | 67.0% | 25.0% |
| Break points converted % | 75.0% | 33.0% |
| Service points won % | 68.0% | 62.0% |
| Return points won % | 38.0% | 32.0% |
| Total points won % | 53.0% | 47.0% |
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 | Two-Handed Backhand | — |
| Ranking (entering) | 26 | 65 |
| Ranking points (entering) | 1,299 | 718 |
| Elo (entering) | 1,852 | 1,687 |
| 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.