Leander Paes def. Fernon Wibier
7-5 6-7(4) 6-4
Leander Paes defeated Fernon Wibier 7-5 6-7(4) 6-4 in the 1997 Newport round of 32 on grass courts.
Match Information
Match Statistics
| Stat | Leander Paes | Fernon Wibier |
|---|---|---|
| Aces | 4 | 6 |
| Double faults | 6 | 8 |
| First serve % | 65.0% | 68.0% |
| First serve points won % | 80.0% | 79.0% |
| Second serve points won % | 51.0% | 47.0% |
| Break points saved % | 75.0% | 50.0% |
| Break points converted % | 50.0% | 25.0% |
| Service points won % | 70.0% | 69.0% |
| Return points won % | 31.0% | 30.0% |
| Total points won % | 51.0% | 49.0% |
Player Comparison
| Field | Leander Paes | Fernon Wibier |
|---|---|---|
| Country | IND | NED |
| Birth date | Jun 17, 1973 | Feb 25, 1971 |
| Age | 24 | 26 |
| Height | 178 cm | 188 cm |
| Handedness | Right-Handed | Right-Handed |
| Backhand style | — | — |
| Ranking (entering) | 104 | 129 |
| Ranking points (entering) | 435 | 338 |
| Elo (entering) | 1,584 | 1,545 |
| Current career W-L | 53–77 | 14–25 |
| Current career earnings | $8,587,586 | $563,876 |
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