Nicolas Kiefer def. Jiri Novak
6-1 1-6 6-3
Nicolas Kiefer defeated Jiri Novak 6-1 1-6 6-3 in the 1998 Dubai Tennis Championships round of 32 on hard courts.
Match Information
Match Statistics
| Stat | Nicolas Kiefer | Jiri Novak |
|---|---|---|
| Aces | 7 | 7 |
| Double faults | 2 | 3 |
| First serve % | 50.0% | 56.0% |
| First serve points won % | 62.0% | 67.0% |
| Second serve points won % | 59.0% | 39.0% |
| Break points saved % | 75.0% | 43.0% |
| Break points converted % | 57.0% | 25.0% |
| Service points won % | 60.0% | 55.0% |
| Return points won % | 45.0% | 40.0% |
| Total points won % | 54.0% | 46.0% |
Player Comparison
| Field | Nicolas Kiefer | Jiri Novak |
|---|---|---|
| Country | GER | CZE |
| Birth date | Jul 5, 1977 | Mar 22, 1975 |
| Age | 20 | 22 |
| Height | 183 cm | 190 cm |
| Handedness | Right-Handed | Right-Handed |
| Backhand style | Two-Handed Backhand | Two-Handed Backhand |
| Ranking (entering) | 26 | 56 |
| Ranking points (entering) | 1,443 | 795 |
| Elo (entering) | 1,815 | 1,707 |
| Current career W-L | 347–255 | 319–253 |
| Current career earnings | $7,480,465 | $7,618,613 |
No prior-path match data is available for this tournament stage.