Sergi Bruguera def. Patrick Rafter
6-7(6) 6-1 7-5 7-6(1)
Sergi Bruguera defeated Patrick Rafter 6-7(6) 6-1 7-5 7-6(1) in the 1997 Roland Garros semifinal on clay courts.
Match Information
Match Statistics
| Stat | Sergi Bruguera | Patrick Rafter |
|---|---|---|
| Aces | 5 | 4 |
| Double faults | 1 | 10 |
| First serve % | 76.0% | 59.0% |
| First serve points won % | 70.0% | 64.0% |
| Second serve points won % | 47.0% | 33.0% |
| Break points saved % | 38.0% | 27.0% |
| Break points converted % | 73.0% | 62.0% |
| Service points won % | 65.0% | 51.0% |
| Return points won % | 49.0% | 35.0% |
| Total points won % | 56.0% | 44.0% |
Player Comparison
| Field | Sergi Bruguera | Patrick Rafter |
|---|---|---|
| Country | ESP | AUS |
| Birth date | Jan 16, 1971 | Dec 28, 1972 |
| Age | 26 | 24 |
| Height | 188 cm | 185 cm |
| Handedness | Right-Handed | Right-Handed |
| Backhand style | Two-Handed Backhand | One-Handed Backhand |
| Ranking (entering) | 19 | 25 |
| Ranking points (entering) | 1,511 | 1,322 |
| Elo (entering) | 1,944 | 1,913 |
| Current career W-L | 420–257 | 333–178 |
| Current career earnings | $11,632,199 | $11,133,128 |
Path
Sergi Bruguera's path
| Opponent | Score | W-L | H2H | Match Data | Date | Round |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hicham Arazi | 4-6 6-3 6-2 6-2 | W | H2H | Match data | Jun 6, 1997 | QF |
| Michael Chang | 3-6 6-4 6-3 6-4 | W | H2H | Match data | Jun 4, 1997 | R16 |
| Dick Norman | 6-3 6-1 6-3 | W | H2H | Match data | Jun 1, 1997 | R32 |
| Dennis van Scheppingen | 6-2 6-3 6-3 | W | H2H | Match data | May 30, 1997 | R64 |
| Johan Van Herck | 6-3 0-6 6-2 6-0 | W | — | Match data | May 28, 1997 | R128 |
Sergi Bruguera's next match
| Opponent | Score | W-L | H2H | Match Data | Date | Round |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gustavo Kuerten | 3-6 4-6 2-6 | L | H2H | Match data | Jun 9, 1997 | F |
Patrick Rafter's path
| Opponent | Score | W-L | H2H | Match Data | Date | Round |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Galo Blanco | 6-3 7-6(3) 6-3 | W | H2H | Match data | Jun 6, 1997 | QF |
| Mark Woodforde | 6-2 5-7 6-1 6-2 | W | H2H | Match data | Jun 4, 1997 | R16 |
| Richard Krajicek | 6-3 4-6 6-4 6-2 | W | H2H | Match data | Jun 1, 1997 | R32 |
| Frederic Fontang | 6-3 6-4 6-3 | W | H2H | Match data | May 30, 1997 | R64 |
| Andrea Gaudenzi | 3-6 7-6(3) 6-3 6-4 | W | H2H | Match data | May 28, 1997 | R128 |