Karol Kucera def. Paul Haarhuis
6-1 2-6 6-3 4-6 6-4
Karol Kucera defeated Paul Haarhuis 6-1 2-6 6-3 4-6 6-4 in the 1997 Australian Open round of 128 on hard courts.
Match Information
Match Statistics
| Stat | Karol Kucera | Paul Haarhuis |
|---|---|---|
| Aces | 4 | 3 |
| Double faults | 5 | 2 |
| First serve % | 57.0% | 68.0% |
| First serve points won % | 73.0% | 63.0% |
| Second serve points won % | 48.0% | 46.0% |
| Break points saved % | 50.0% | 56.0% |
| Break points converted % | 44.0% | 50.0% |
| Service points won % | 62.0% | 58.0% |
| Return points won % | 42.0% | 38.0% |
| Total points won % | 52.0% | 48.0% |
Player Comparison
| Field | Karol Kucera | Paul Haarhuis |
|---|---|---|
| Country | SVK | NED |
| Birth date | Mar 4, 1974 | Feb 19, 1966 |
| Age | 22 | 30 |
| Height | 188 cm | 188 cm |
| Handedness | Right-Handed | Right-Handed |
| Backhand style | Two-Handed Backhand | — |
| Ranking (entering) | 60 | 27 |
| Ranking points (entering) | 775 | 1,271 |
| Elo (entering) | 1,680 | 1,722 |
| Current career W-L | 261–233 | 251–247 |
| Current career earnings | $5,061,125 | $7,751,962 |
No prior-path match data is available for this tournament stage.