Marcelo Rios def. Karim Alami
6-2 6-3
Marcelo Rios defeated Karim Alami 6-2 6-3 in the 1997 ASB Classic round of 32 on hard courts.
Match Information
Match Statistics
| Stat | Marcelo Rios | Karim Alami |
|---|---|---|
| Aces | 4 | 2 |
| Double faults | 0 | 2 |
| First serve % | 47 | 57 |
| First serve points won % | 67 | 54 |
| Second serve points won % | 68 | 50 |
| Break points saved % | 50 | 20 |
| Break points converted % | 80 | 50 |
| Service points won % | 67 | 52 |
| Return points won % | 48 | 33 |
| Total points won % | 59 | 41 |
Player Comparison
| Field | Marcelo Rios | Karim Alami |
|---|---|---|
| Country | CHI | MAR |
| Birth date | Dec 26, 1975 | May 24, 1973 |
| Age | 21 | 23 |
| Height | 175 cm | 185 cm |
| Handedness | Left-Handed | Right-Handed |
| Backhand style | Two-Handed Backhand | — |
| Ranking (entering) | 11 | 61 |
| Ranking points (entering) | 2,114 | 754 |
| Elo (entering) | 1,837 | 1,631 |
| Current career W-L | 366–180 | 143–179 |
| Current career earnings | $9,713,771 | $2,087,596 |
No prior-path match data is available for this tournament stage.