Gerard Solves defeated Justin Gimelstob 7-5 7-6(5) in the 1997 Shanghai Masters round of 16 on carpet courts.
Match Statistics
| Stat | Gerard Solves | Justin Gimelstob |
| Aces | 5 | 6 |
| Double faults | 1 | 4 |
| First serve % | 73 | 60 |
| First serve points won % | 75 | 78 |
| Second serve points won % | 38 | 39 |
| Break points saved % | 89 | 33 |
| Break points converted % | 67 | 11 |
| Service points won % | 65 | 63 |
| Return points won % | 37 | 35 |
| Total points won % | 51 | 49 |
Player Comparison
| Field | Gerard Solves | Justin Gimelstob |
| Country |
FRA
|
USA
|
| Birth date | Apr 7, 1968 | Jan 26, 1977 |
| Age | 28 | 20 |
| Height | 185 cm | 196 cm |
| Handedness | Right-Handed | Right-Handed |
| Backhand style | — | — |
| Ranking (entering) | 157 | 139 |
| Ranking points (entering) | 270 | 308 |
| Elo (entering) | 1,521 | 1,501 |
| Current career W-L | 21–36 | 107–171 |
| Current career earnings | $403,190 | $2,575,522 |
Path
Gerard Solves's path
| Opponent | Score | W-L | H2H | Match Data | Date | Round |
|
Michael Joyce
| 6-7(5) 7-6(6) 6-3 | W | — | Match data | Jan 30, 1997 | R32 |
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