Byron Black defeated Justin Gimelstob 6-2 7-6(1) in the 1997 Los Angeles Open round of 16 on hard courts.
Match Statistics
| Stat | Byron Black | Justin Gimelstob |
| Aces | 5 | 6 |
| Double faults | 2 | 11 |
| First serve % | 51 | 46 |
| First serve points won % | 70 | 74 |
| Second serve points won % | 53 | 32 |
| Break points saved % | 85 | 43 |
| Break points converted % | 57 | 15 |
| Service points won % | 62 | 51 |
| Return points won % | 49 | 38 |
| Total points won % | 55 | 45 |
Player Comparison
| Field | Byron Black | Justin Gimelstob |
| Country |
ZIM
|
USA
|
| Birth date | Oct 6, 1969 | Jan 26, 1977 |
| Age | 27 | 20 |
| Height | 175 cm | 196 cm |
| Handedness | Right-Handed | Right-Handed |
| Backhand style | Two-Handed Backhand | — |
| Ranking (entering) | 63 | 103 |
| Ranking points (entering) | 739 | 435 |
| Elo (entering) | 1,773 | 1,550 |
| Current career W-L | 240–230 | 107–171 |
| Current career earnings | $5,159,775 | $2,575,522 |
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