Karim Alami def. Mark Merklein
6-3 6-2
Karim Alami defeated Mark Merklein 6-3 6-2 in the 1996 Pinehurst round of 32 on clay courts.
Match Information
Match Statistics
| Stat | Karim Alami | Mark Merklein |
|---|---|---|
| Aces | 1 | 2 |
| Double faults | 2 | 2 |
| First serve % | 50.0% | 68.0% |
| First serve points won % | 78.0% | 55.0% |
| Second serve points won % | 63.0% | 44.0% |
| Break points saved % | 50.0% | 50.0% |
| Break points converted % | 50.0% | 50.0% |
| Service points won % | 70.0% | 52.0% |
| Return points won % | 48.0% | 30.0% |
| Total points won % | 59.0% | 41.0% |
Player Comparison
| Field | Karim Alami | Mark Merklein |
|---|---|---|
| Country | MAR | BAH |
| Birth date | May 24, 1973 | Jun 28, 1972 |
| Age | 22 | 23 |
| Height | 185 cm | 188 cm |
| Handedness | Right-Handed | Right-Handed |
| Backhand style | — | — |
| Ranking (entering) | 52 | 325 |
| Ranking points (entering) | 816 | 94 |
| Elo (entering) | 1,633 | 1,469 |
| Current career W-L | 143–179 | 3–12 |
| Current career earnings | $2,087,596 | $502,870 |
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