Nicolas Kiefer defeated Patrick Rafter 6-3 6-7(5) 7-6(4) in the 1999 Canadian Open quarterfinal on hard courts.
Match Statistics
| Stat | Nicolas Kiefer | Patrick Rafter |
| Aces | 5 | 9 |
| Double faults | 1 | 3 |
| First serve % | 49 | 62 |
| First serve points won % | 70 | 66 |
| Second serve points won % | 61 | 55 |
| Break points saved % | 60 | 43 |
| Break points converted % | 57 | 40 |
| Service points won % | 65 | 62 |
| Return points won % | 38 | 35 |
| Total points won % | 52 | 48 |
Player Comparison
| Field | Nicolas Kiefer | Patrick Rafter |
| Country |
GER
|
AUS
|
| Birth date | Jul 5, 1977 | Dec 28, 1972 |
| Age | 22 | 26 |
| Height | 183 cm | 185 cm |
| Handedness | Right-Handed | Right-Handed |
| Backhand style | Two-Handed Backhand | — |
| Ranking (entering) | 17 | 2 |
| Ranking points (entering) | 1,673 | 3,664 |
| Elo (entering) | 1,911 | 1,982 |
| Current career W-L | 347–255 | 333–178 |
| Current career earnings | $7,480,465 | $11,133,128 |
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