Jim Courier defeated Wayne Ferreira 6-2 7-5 in the 1997 Dubai Tennis Championships quarterfinal on hard courts.
Match Statistics
| Stat | Jim Courier | Wayne Ferreira |
| Aces | 7 | 4 |
| Double faults | 2 | 3 |
| First serve % | 64 | 47 |
| First serve points won % | 94 | 67 |
| Second serve points won % | 56 | 52 |
| Break points saved % | — | 25 |
| Break points converted % | 75 | — |
| Service points won % | 80 | 59 |
| Return points won % | 41 | 20 |
| Total points won % | 59 | 41 |
Player Comparison
| Field | Jim Courier | Wayne Ferreira |
| Country |
USA
|
RSA
|
| Birth date | Aug 17, 1970 | Sep 15, 1971 |
| Age | 26 | 25 |
| Height | 185 cm | 185 cm |
| Handedness | Right-Handed | Right-Handed |
| Backhand style | — | Two-Handed Backhand |
| Ranking (entering) | 22 | 8 |
| Ranking points (entering) | 1,456 | 2,221 |
| Elo (entering) | 1,943 | 1,848 |
| Current career W-L | 489–223 | 487–317 |
| Current career earnings | $14,034,132 | $9,969,617 |
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