Mark Philippoussis def. Nicolas Thomann
7-6(4) 4-6 6-3
Mark Philippoussis defeated Nicolas Thomann 7-6(4) 4-6 6-3 in the 1997 Montpellier Open round of 32 on carpet courts.
Match Information
Match Statistics
| Stat | Mark Philippoussis | Nicolas Thomann |
|---|---|---|
| Aces | 18 | 11 |
| Double faults | 9 | 4 |
| First serve % | 57.0% | 64.0% |
| First serve points won % | 78.0% | 79.0% |
| Second serve points won % | 59.0% | 62.0% |
| Break points saved % | 86.0% | 50.0% |
| Break points converted % | 50.0% | 14.0% |
| Service points won % | 70.0% | 73.0% |
| Return points won % | 27.0% | 30.0% |
| Total points won % | 49.0% | 51.0% |
Player Comparison
| Field | Mark Philippoussis | Nicolas Thomann |
|---|---|---|
| Country | AUS | FRA |
| Birth date | Nov 7, 1976 | Nov 29, 1972 |
| Age | 20 | 24 |
| Height | 196 cm | 183 cm |
| Handedness | Right-Handed | Right-Handed |
| Backhand style | One-Handed Backhand | — |
| Ranking (entering) | 18 | 288 |
| Ranking points (entering) | 1,887 | 125 |
| Elo (entering) | 1,870 | 1,496 |
| Current career W-L | 291–193 | 14–25 |
| Current career earnings | $6,987,402 | $437,629 |
No prior-path match data is available for this tournament stage.