Mark Merklein def. Jeff Salzenstein
4-6 6-1 6-3
Mark Merklein defeated Jeff Salzenstein 4-6 6-1 6-3 in the 1997 Washington Open round of 64 on hard courts.
Match Information
Match Statistics
| Stat | Mark Merklein | Jeff Salzenstein |
|---|---|---|
| Aces | 3 | 9 |
| Double faults | 2 | 4 |
| First serve % | 53 | 54 |
| First serve points won % | 79 | 71 |
| Second serve points won % | 63 | 50 |
| Break points saved % | 67 | 50 |
| Break points converted % | 50 | 33 |
| Service points won % | 72 | 62 |
| Return points won % | 38 | 28 |
| Total points won % | 55 | 45 |
Player Comparison
| Field | Mark Merklein | Jeff Salzenstein |
|---|---|---|
| Country | BAH | USA |
| Birth date | Jun 28, 1972 | Oct 14, 1973 |
| Age | 25 | 23 |
| Height | 188 cm | 185 cm |
| Handedness | Right-Handed | Left-Handed |
| Backhand style | — | — |
| Ranking (entering) | 187 | 145 |
| Ranking points (entering) | 223 | 291 |
| Elo (entering) | 1,475 | 1,465 |
| Current career W-L | 3–12 | 16–41 |
| Current career earnings | $502,870 | $616,017 |
No prior-path match data is available for this tournament stage.