Yevgeny Kafelnikov def. Javier Sanchez
7-5 7-6(5)
Yevgeny Kafelnikov defeated Javier Sanchez 7-5 7-6(5) in the 1997 Italian Open round of 64 on clay courts.
Match Information
Match Statistics
| Stat | Yevgeny Kafelnikov | Javier Sanchez |
|---|---|---|
| Aces | 5 | 5 |
| Double faults | 1 | 10 |
| First serve % | 52.0% | 61.0% |
| First serve points won % | 69.0% | 61.0% |
| Second serve points won % | 41.0% | 42.0% |
| Break points saved % | 67.0% | 81.0% |
| Break points converted % | 19.0% | 33.0% |
| Service points won % | 55.0% | 53.0% |
| Return points won % | 47.0% | 45.0% |
| Total points won % | 50.0% | 50.0% |
Player Comparison
| Field | Yevgeny Kafelnikov | Javier Sanchez |
|---|---|---|
| Country | RUS | ESP |
| Birth date | Feb 18, 1974 | Feb 1, 1968 |
| Age | 23 | 29 |
| Height | 190 cm | 177 cm |
| Handedness | Right-Handed | Right-Handed |
| Backhand style | Two-Handed Backhand | — |
| Ranking (entering) | 4 | 42 |
| Ranking points (entering) | 3,008 | 1,010 |
| Elo (entering) | 1,877 | 1,667 |
| Current career W-L | 574–281 | 323–329 |
| Current career earnings | $23,883,797 | $4,427,811 |
No prior-path match data is available for this tournament stage.