Ai Sugiyama def. Corina Morariu
7-6 6-2
Ai Sugiyama defeated Corina Morariu 7-6 6-2 in the 1997 Japan Women's Open quarterfinal on hard courts.
Match Information
Match Statistics
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Player Comparison
| Field | Ai Sugiyama | Corina Morariu |
|---|---|---|
| Country | JPN | USA |
| Birth date | Jul 5, 1975 | Jan 26, 1978 |
| Age | 21 | 19 |
| Height | 163 cm | 174 cm |
| Handedness | Right-Handed | Right-Handed |
| Backhand style | Two-Handed Backhand | — |
| Ranking (entering) | 30 | 117 |
| Ranking points (entering) | 814 | 220 |
| Elo (entering) | 1,784 | 1,510 |
| Current career W-L | 416–367 | 92–104 |
| Current career earnings | $8,128,126 | $1,733,916 |
Path
Ai Sugiyama's path
| Opponent | Score | W-L | H2H | Match Data | Date | Round |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kimberly Po Messerli | 5-7 6-4 6-1 | W | H2H | Match data | Apr 19, 1997 | SF |
Corina Morariu's path
| Opponent | Score | W-L | H2H | Match Data | Date | Round |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Naoko Kijimuta | 6-4 7-6 | W | H2H | Match data | Apr 18, 1997 | R16 |
| Sung-Hee Park | 6-3 6-2 | W | H2H | Match data | Apr 17, 1997 | R32 |