Patrick Rafter defeated David Wheaton 3-6 6-3 6-2 in the 1997 Cincinnati Open round of 32 on hard courts.
Match Statistics
| Stat | Patrick Rafter | David Wheaton |
| Aces | 10 | 7 |
| Double faults | 4 | 1 |
| First serve % | 60 | 77 |
| First serve points won % | 84 | 66 |
| Second serve points won % | 55 | 47 |
| Break points saved % | 75 | 62 |
| Break points converted % | 38 | 25 |
| Service points won % | 73 | 62 |
| Return points won % | 38 | 27 |
| Total points won % | 54 | 46 |
Player Comparison
| Field | Patrick Rafter | David Wheaton |
| Country |
AUS
|
USA
|
| Birth date | Dec 28, 1972 | Jun 2, 1969 |
| Age | 24 | 28 |
| Height | 185 cm | 193 cm |
| Handedness | Right-Handed | Right-Handed |
| Backhand style | — | — |
| Ranking (entering) | 19 | 156 |
| Ranking points (entering) | 1,560 | 285 |
| Elo (entering) | 1,868 | 1,753 |
| Current career W-L | 333–178 | 231–190 |
| Current career earnings | $11,133,128 | $5,238,401 |
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