Ivan Ljubicic defeated Karol Kucera 6-3 3-6 7-5 in the 2000 Sydney International quarterfinal on hard courts.
Match Statistics
| Stat | Ivan Ljubicic | Karol Kucera |
| Aces | 7 | 8 |
| Double faults | 4 | 5 |
| First serve % | 58 | 56 |
| First serve points won % | 62 | 62 |
| Second serve points won % | 46 | 49 |
| Break points saved % | 55 | 40 |
| Break points converted % | 60 | 45 |
| Service points won % | 55 | 56 |
| Return points won % | 44 | 45 |
| Total points won % | 50 | 50 |
Player Comparison
| Field | Ivan Ljubicic | Karol Kucera |
| Country |
CRO
|
SVK
|
| Birth date | Mar 19, 1979 | Mar 4, 1974 |
| Age | 20 | 25 |
| Height | 193 cm | 188 cm |
| Handedness | Right-Handed | Right-Handed |
| Backhand style | One-Handed Backhand | Two-Handed Backhand |
| Ranking (entering) | 79 | 17 |
| Ranking points (entering) | 489 | 1,346 |
| Elo (entering) | 1,629 | 1,868 |
| Current career W-L | 404–284 | 261–233 |
| Current career earnings | $10,181,121 | $5,061,125 |
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