Ai Sugiyama def. Sabine Appelmans
6-2 3-6 7-6
Ai Sugiyama defeated Sabine Appelmans 6-2 3-6 7-6 in the 1997 Hope Island quarterfinal on hard courts.
Match Information
Match Statistics
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Player Comparison
| Field | Ai Sugiyama | Sabine Appelmans |
|---|---|---|
| Country | JPN | BEL |
| Birth date | Jul 5, 1975 | Apr 22, 1972 |
| Age | 21 | 24 |
| Height | 163 cm | 168 cm |
| Handedness | Right-Handed | Left-Handed |
| Backhand style | Two-Handed Backhand | Two-Handed Backhand |
| Ranking (entering) | 28 | 21 |
| Ranking points (entering) | 814 | 1,096 |
| Elo (entering) | 1,771 | 1,850 |
| Current career W-L | 416–366 | 284–205 |
| Current career earnings | $8,128,126 | $2,041,247 |
Path
Ai Sugiyama's path
| Opponent | Score | W-L | H2H | Match Data | Date | Round |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rita Grande | 6-7 6-2 6-3 | W | H2H | Match data | Jan 3, 1997 | R16 |
| Nana Smith | 5-7 6-1 6-1 | W | H2H | Match data | Jan 2, 1997 | R32 |
Ai Sugiyama's next match
| Opponent | Score | W-L | H2H | Match Data | Date | Round |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anne-Gaelle Sidot | 6-2 6-4 | W | H2H | Match data | Jan 4, 1997 | SF |
Sabine Appelmans's path
| Opponent | Score | W-L | H2H | Match Data | Date | Round |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nathalie Dechy | 5-7 7-5 6-4 | W | H2H | Match data | Jan 3, 1997 | R16 |
| Sandrine Testud | 6-4 6-4 | W | H2H | Match data | Jan 2, 1997 | R32 |