Michael Stich defeated Cedric Pioline 6-4 4-6 6-3 6-2 in the 1996 Roland Garros quarterfinal on clay courts.
Match Statistics
| Stat | Michael Stich | Cedric Pioline |
| Aces | 16 | 6 |
| Double faults | 2 | 6 |
| First serve % | 59 | 52 |
| First serve points won % | 80 | 71 |
| Second serve points won % | 54 | 40 |
| Break points saved % | 73 | 50 |
| Break points converted % | 50 | 27 |
| Service points won % | 69 | 56 |
| Return points won % | 44 | 31 |
| Total points won % | 56 | 44 |
Player Comparison
| Field | Michael Stich | Cedric Pioline |
| Country |
GER
|
FRA
|
| Birth date | Oct 18, 1968 | Jun 15, 1969 |
| Age | 27 | 26 |
| Height | 193 cm | 188 cm |
| Handedness | Right-Handed | Right-Handed |
| Backhand style | — | — |
| Ranking (entering) | 16 | 19 |
| Ranking points (entering) | — | — |
| Elo (entering) | 1,993 | 1,951 |
| Current career W-L | 351–163 | 370–301 |
| Current career earnings | $12,595,128 | $6,921,029 |
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