Alex Calatrava def. Karim Alami
6-3 6-7(2) 7-6(6)
Alex Calatrava defeated Karim Alami 6-3 6-7(2) 7-6(6) in the 1998 Casablanca semifinal on clay courts.
Match Information
Match Statistics
| Stat | Alex Calatrava | Karim Alami |
|---|---|---|
| Aces | 9 | 4 |
| Double faults | 1 | 1 |
| First serve % | 64.0% | 55.0% |
| First serve points won % | 75.0% | 75.0% |
| Second serve points won % | 54.0% | 62.0% |
| Break points saved % | 67.0% | 0.0% |
| Break points converted % | 100.0% | 33.0% |
| Service points won % | 67.0% | 69.0% |
| Return points won % | 31.0% | 33.0% |
| Total points won % | 51.0% | 49.0% |
Player Comparison
| Field | Alex Calatrava | Karim Alami |
|---|---|---|
| Country | ESP | MAR |
| Birth date | Jun 14, 1973 | May 24, 1973 |
| Age | 24 | 24 |
| Height | 190 cm | 185 cm |
| Handedness | Right-Handed | Right-Handed |
| Backhand style | — | — |
| Ranking (entering) | 110 | 54 |
| Ranking points (entering) | 444 | 820 |
| Elo (entering) | 1,526 | 1,651 |
| Current career W-L | 69–109 | 143–179 |
| Current career earnings | $1,335,933 | $2,087,596 |
Path
Alex Calatrava's path
| Opponent | Score | W-L | H2H | Match Data | Date | Round |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Albert Portas | 6-2 6-4 | W | H2H | Match data | Mar 28, 1998 | QF |
| Davide Sanguinetti | 6-1 6-1 | W | H2H | Match data | Mar 27, 1998 | R16 |
| Franco Squillari | 6-3 6-3 | W | H2H | Match data | Mar 26, 1998 | R32 |
Alex Calatrava's next match
| Opponent | Score | W-L | H2H | Match Data | Date | Round |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Andrea Gaudenzi | 4-6 7-5 4-6 | L | H2H | Match data | Mar 29, 1998 | F |
Karim Alami's path
| Opponent | Score | W-L | H2H | Match Data | Date | Round |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fernando Vicente | 3-6 7-6(5) 7-5 | W | H2H | Match data | Mar 28, 1998 | QF |
| Christian Ruud | 4-6 6-4 6-4 | W | H2H | Match data | Mar 27, 1998 | R16 |
| Marcello Craca | 6-3 6-2 | W | H2H | Match data | Mar 26, 1998 | R32 |