Ai Sugiyama def. Kimberly Po Messerli
5-7 6-4 6-1
Ai Sugiyama defeated Kimberly Po Messerli 5-7 6-4 6-1 in the 1997 Japan Women's Open semifinal on hard courts.
Match Information
Match Statistics
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Player Comparison
| Field | Ai Sugiyama | Kimberly Po Messerli |
|---|---|---|
| Country | JPN | USA |
| Birth date | Jul 5, 1975 | Oct 20, 1971 |
| Age | 21 | 25 |
| Height | 163 cm | 160 cm |
| Handedness | Right-Handed | Right-Handed |
| Backhand style | Two-Handed Backhand | Two-Handed Backhand |
| Ranking (entering) | 30 | — |
| Ranking points (entering) | 814 | — |
| Elo (entering) | 1,789 | 1,873 |
| Current career W-L | 416–367 | 118–133 |
| Current career earnings | $8,128,126 | $1,926,618 |
Path
Ai Sugiyama's path
| Opponent | Score | W-L | H2H | Match Data | Date | Round |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Corina Morariu | 7-6 6-2 | W | H2H | Match data | Apr 19, 1997 | QF |
| Meilen Tu | 6-2 6-2 | W | H2H | Match data | Apr 18, 1997 | R16 |
| Ginger Helgeson | 6-3 7-5 | W | H2H | Match data | Apr 17, 1997 | R32 |
Ai Sugiyama's next match
| Opponent | Score | W-L | H2H | Match Data | Date | Round |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Amy Frazier | 4-6 6-4 6-4 | W | H2H | Match data | Apr 20, 1997 | F |
Kimberly Po Messerli's path
| Opponent | Score | W-L | H2H | Match Data | Date | Round |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shi-Ting Wang | 4-6 6-3 6-3 | W | H2H | Match data | Apr 19, 1997 | QF |
| Jolene Watanabe | 6-2 6-2 | W | H2H | Match data | Apr 18, 1997 | R16 |