Nicolas Kiefer def. Thierry Champion
2-6 7-6(0) 6-4
Nicolas Kiefer defeated Thierry Champion 2-6 7-6(0) 6-4 in the 1997 Swiss Open Gstaad round of 32 on clay courts.
Match Information
Match Statistics
| Stat | Nicolas Kiefer | Thierry Champion |
|---|---|---|
| Aces | 6 | 2 |
| Double faults | 7 | 1 |
| First serve % | 47 | 50 |
| First serve points won % | 76 | 64 |
| Second serve points won % | 47 | 60 |
| Break points saved % | 60 | 62 |
| Break points converted % | 38 | 40 |
| Service points won % | 60 | 62 |
| Return points won % | 38 | 40 |
| Total points won % | 49 | 51 |
Player Comparison
| Field | Nicolas Kiefer | Thierry Champion |
|---|---|---|
| Country | GER | FRA |
| Birth date | Jul 5, 1977 | Aug 31, 1966 |
| Age | 20 | 30 |
| Height | 183 cm | 183 cm |
| Handedness | Right-Handed | Right-Handed |
| Backhand style | Two-Handed Backhand | — |
| Ranking (entering) | 68 | 121 |
| Ranking points (entering) | 678 | 365 |
| Elo (entering) | 1,729 | 1,516 |
| Current career W-L | 347–255 | 102–162 |
| Current career earnings | $7,480,465 | $1,255,229 |
No prior-path match data is available for this tournament stage.