Gustavo Kuerten def. Mikael Tillstrom
7-5 7-6(9) 3-6 6-4
Gustavo Kuerten defeated Mikael Tillstrom 7-5 7-6(9) 3-6 6-4 in the 1997 Australian Open round of 128 on hard courts.
Match Information
Match Statistics
| Stat | Gustavo Kuerten | Mikael Tillstrom |
|---|---|---|
| Aces | 13 | 8 |
| Double faults | 5 | 5 |
| First serve % | 58.0% | 50.0% |
| First serve points won % | 74.0% | 77.0% |
| Second serve points won % | 63.0% | 46.0% |
| Break points saved % | 33.0% | 69.0% |
| Break points converted % | 31.0% | 67.0% |
| Service points won % | 70.0% | 62.0% |
| Return points won % | 38.0% | 30.0% |
| Total points won % | 53.0% | 47.0% |
Player Comparison
| Field | Gustavo Kuerten | Mikael Tillstrom |
|---|---|---|
| Country | BRA | SWE |
| Birth date | Sep 10, 1976 | Mar 5, 1972 |
| Age | 20 | 24 |
| Height | 190 cm | 185 cm |
| Handedness | Right-Handed | Right-Handed |
| Backhand style | One-Handed Backhand | Two-Handed Backhand |
| Ranking (entering) | 89 | 41 |
| Ranking points (entering) | 556 | 960 |
| Elo (entering) | 1,556 | 1,774 |
| Current career W-L | 339–184 | 109–109 |
| Current career earnings | $14,807,000 | $2,030,525 |
No prior-path match data is available for this tournament stage.