Richard Fromberg defeated Mark Merklein 6-3 7-6(1) in the 1997 Indianapolis round of 32 on hard courts.
Match Statistics
| Stat | Richard Fromberg | Mark Merklein |
| Aces | 7 | 5 |
| Double faults | 6 | 4 |
| First serve % | 56 | 62 |
| First serve points won % | 83 | 72 |
| Second serve points won % | 61 | 46 |
| Break points saved % | 75 | 33 |
| Break points converted % | 67 | 25 |
| Service points won % | 73 | 62 |
| Return points won % | 38 | 27 |
| Total points won % | 55 | 45 |
Player Comparison
| Field | Richard Fromberg | Mark Merklein |
| Country |
AUS
|
BAH
|
| Birth date | Apr 28, 1970 | Jun 28, 1972 |
| Age | 27 | 25 |
| Height | 196 cm | 188 cm |
| Handedness | Right-Handed | Right-Handed |
| Backhand style | Two-Handed Backhand | — |
| Ranking (entering) | 98 | 188 |
| Ranking points (entering) | 484 | 237 |
| Elo (entering) | 1,576 | 1,508 |
| Current career W-L | 247–283 | 3–12 |
| Current career earnings | $2,605,740 | $502,870 |
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