Jiri Novak defeated Brett Steven 6-4 6-4 in the 1996 ASB Classic final on hard courts.
Match Statistics
| Stat | Jiri Novak | Brett Steven |
| Aces | 0 | 0 |
| Double faults | 2 | 2 |
| First serve % | 78 | 74 |
| First serve points won % | 60 | 50 |
| Second serve points won % | 42 | 35 |
| Break points saved % | 0 | 60 |
| Break points converted % | 40 | 100 |
| Service points won % | 56 | 46 |
| Return points won % | 54 | 44 |
| Total points won % | 55 | 45 |
Player Comparison
| Field | Jiri Novak | Brett Steven |
| Country |
CZE
|
NZL
|
| Birth date | Mar 22, 1975 | Apr 27, 1969 |
| Age | 20 | 26 |
| Height | 190 cm | 185 cm |
| Handedness | Right-Handed | Right-Handed |
| Backhand style | Two-Handed Backhand | — |
| Ranking (entering) | 53 | 43 |
| Ranking points (entering) | 730 | 798 |
| Elo (entering) | 1,641 | 1,805 |
| Current career W-L | 319–253 | 157–153 |
| Current career earnings | $7,618,613 | $2,439,714 |
Path
Jiri Novak's path
Jiri Novak's next match
No later same-event match found for the winner.