Carlos Costa defeated Javier Sanchez 6-3 6-3 in the 1997 San Marino quarterfinal on clay courts.
Match Statistics
| Stat | Carlos Costa | Javier Sanchez |
| Aces | 1 | 2 |
| Double faults | 0 | 5 |
| First serve % | 58 | 67 |
| First serve points won % | 83 | 74 |
| Second serve points won % | 57 | 24 |
| Break points saved % | — | 62 |
| Break points converted % | 38 | — |
| Service points won % | 72 | 57 |
| Return points won % | 43 | 28 |
| Total points won % | 56 | 44 |
Player Comparison
| Field | Carlos Costa | Javier Sanchez |
| Country |
ESP
|
ESP
|
| Birth date | Apr 22, 1968 | Feb 1, 1968 |
| Age | 29 | 29 |
| Height | 183 cm | 177 cm |
| Handedness | Right-Handed | Right-Handed |
| Backhand style | — | — |
| Ranking (entering) | 99 | 39 |
| Ranking points (entering) | 462 | 1,039 |
| Elo (entering) | 1,681 | 1,721 |
| Current career W-L | 237–202 | 323–329 |
| Current career earnings | $3,134,189 | $4,427,811 |
Path
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