Match facts
Cincinnati Masters 1997PlayersAt the time of the match
| Jiri Novak | Sjeng Schalken | |
|---|---|---|
| Rank at event | #66 | #85 |
| Ranking points | 735 | 586 |
| Seed | - | - |
| Country | CZE | NED |
| Age | 22 | 21 |
| Plays | Right | Right |
| Height | 190 cm | 193 cm |
| 1997 season | 20 - 19 | 16 - 26 |
| Hard record | 156 - 116 (57.4%) | 152 - 135 (53%) |
| Career record | 339 - 265 (56.1%) | 295 - 268 (52.4%) |
Head-to-head4 meetings
2003-02-24 · Dubai · Hard
Jiri Novak6-46-4QuarterfinalSjeng Schalken 2002-05-06 · Rome Masters · Clay
Jiri Novak6-46-4Round of 64Sjeng Schalken 1999-03-15 · Miami Masters · Hard
Sjeng Schalken6-26-1Round of 128Jiri Novak 1997-08-04 · Cincinnati Masters · Hard
Jiri Novak6-36-2Round of 32Sjeng Schalken Road in Cincinnati Masters1997
Jiri Novak
Jiri Novak7-57-6(5)Round of 64Marc Kevin GoellnerJiri Novak6-36-2Round of 32Sjeng SchalkenSergi Bruguera7-6(5)6-3Round of 16Jiri Novak Sjeng Schalken
Sjeng Schalken7-6(5)6-3Round of 64Mark PhilippoussisJiri Novak6-36-2Round of 32Sjeng Schalken
Serve statistics
| Jiri Novak | Sjeng Schalken | |
|---|---|---|
| Aces | 3 | 1 |
| Double faults | 0 | 0 |
| Service points | 51 | 56 |
| 1st serve in | 70.6% | 53.6% |
| 1st serve won | 75% | 56.7% |
| 2nd serve won | 60% | 46.2% |
| Service games | 8 | 9 |
| Break points saved | 5 / 5 | 4 / 8 |