Karol Kucera def. Magnus Norman
6-2 (ret.)
The match ended when Magnus Norman retired.
Karol Kucera defeated Magnus Norman 6-2 RET after Magnus Norman retired in the 1997 Ostrava final on carpet courts.
Match Information
Match Statistics
| Stat | Karol Kucera | Magnus Norman |
|---|---|---|
| Aces | 0 | 2 |
| Double faults | 3 | 2 |
| First serve % | 43.0% | 36.0% |
| First serve points won % | 90.0% | 62.0% |
| Second serve points won % | 62.0% | 36.0% |
| Break points saved % | 100.0% | 0.0% |
| Break points converted % | 100.0% | 0.0% |
| Service points won % | 74.0% | 45.0% |
| Return points won % | 55.0% | 26.0% |
| Total points won % | 64.0% | 36.0% |
Player Comparison
| Field | Karol Kucera | Magnus Norman |
|---|---|---|
| Country | SVK | SWE |
| Birth date | Mar 4, 1974 | May 30, 1976 |
| Age | 23 | 21 |
| Height | 188 cm | 187 cm |
| Handedness | Right-Handed | Right-Handed |
| Backhand style | Two-Handed Backhand | Two-Handed Backhand |
| Ranking (entering) | 32 | 27 |
| Ranking points (entering) | 1,149 | 1,327 |
| Elo (entering) | 1,792 | 1,861 |
| Current career W-L | 261–233 | 236–164 |
| Current career earnings | $5,061,125 | $4,537,247 |
Path
Karol Kucera's path
| Opponent | Score | W-L | H2H | Match Data | Date | Round |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Goran Ivanisevic | 6-3 (ret.) | W | H2H | Match data | Oct 18, 1997 | SF |
| Jiri Novak | 6-4 6-2 | W | H2H | Match data | Oct 18, 1997 | QF |
| Kenneth Carlsen | 6-3 6-7(4) 7-6(5) | W | H2H | Match data | Oct 17, 1997 | R16 |
| Karsten Braasch | 7-5 6-4 | W | H2H | Match data | Oct 16, 1997 | R32 |
Karol Kucera's next match
No later same-event match found for the winner.
Magnus Norman's path
| Opponent | Score | W-L | H2H | Match Data | Date | Round |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thomas Muster | 6-7(1) 6-2 7-5 | W | H2H | Match data | Oct 18, 1997 | SF |
| Sergi Bruguera | 6-4 6-7(4) 7-5 | W | H2H | Match data | Oct 18, 1997 | QF |
| David Prinosil | 6-2 6-4 | W | H2H | Match data | Oct 17, 1997 | R16 |
| Radomir Vasek | 7-5 6-2 | W | H2H | Match data | Oct 16, 1997 | R32 |