Jiri Novak def. Nicklas Kulti
6-3 6-2
Jiri Novak defeated Nicklas Kulti 6-3 6-2 in the 1997 Brisbane International round of 32 on carpet courts.
Match Information
Match Statistics
| Stat | Jiri Novak | Nicklas Kulti |
|---|---|---|
| Aces | 1 | 5 |
| Double faults | 0 | 5 |
| First serve % | 80.0% | 51.0% |
| First serve points won % | 79.0% | 75.0% |
| Second serve points won % | 60.0% | 31.0% |
| Break points saved % | 100.0% | 67.0% |
| Break points converted % | 33.0% | 0.0% |
| Service points won % | 76.0% | 54.0% |
| Return points won % | 46.0% | 24.0% |
| Total points won % | 58.0% | 42.0% |
| Match Serve+ | +13.6 | -8.4 |
| Match Return+ | +8.4 | -13.6 |
* Match Serve+ and Match Return+ compare this match with the ATP 1997 average from available match stats. Zero is average; +5 means five percentage points above average. No opponent adjustment.
Player Comparison
| Field | Jiri Novak | Nicklas Kulti |
|---|---|---|
| Country | CZE | SWE |
| Birth date | Mar 22, 1975 | Apr 22, 1971 |
| Age | 22 | 26 |
| Height | 190 cm | 190 cm |
| Handedness | Right-Handed | Right-Handed |
| Backhand style | Two-Handed Backhand | Two-Handed Backhand |
| Ranking (entering) | 72 | 133 |
| Ranking points (entering) | 692 | 329 |
| Elo (entering) | 1,665 | 1,595 |
| Current career W-L | 319–253 | 150–179 |
| Current career earnings | $7,618,613 | $3,186,946 |
No prior-path match data is available for this tournament stage.