Christian Ruud def. Rodolphe Gilbert
4-6 6-4 7-6(8) 5-7 6-1
Christian Ruud defeated Rodolphe Gilbert 4-6 6-4 7-6(8) 5-7 6-1 in the 1996 Australian Open round of 128 on hard courts.
Match Information
Match Statistics
| Stat | Christian Ruud | Rodolphe Gilbert |
|---|---|---|
| Aces | 9 | 15 |
| Double faults | 7 | 9 |
| First serve % | 59.0% | 51.0% |
| First serve points won % | 74.0% | 82.0% |
| Second serve points won % | 55.0% | 42.0% |
| Break points saved % | 56.0% | 62.0% |
| Break points converted % | 38.0% | 44.0% |
| Service points won % | 66.0% | 63.0% |
| Return points won % | 37.0% | 34.0% |
| Total points won % | 51.0% | 49.0% |
Player Comparison
| Field | Christian Ruud | Rodolphe Gilbert |
|---|---|---|
| Country | NOR | FRA |
| Birth date | Aug 24, 1972 | Dec 12, 1968 |
| Age | 23 | 27 |
| Height | 188 cm | 183 cm |
| Handedness | Right-Handed | Left-Handed |
| Backhand style | Two-Handed Backhand | — |
| Ranking (entering) | 84 | 152 |
| Ranking points (entering) | 574 | 273 |
| Elo (entering) | 1,582 | 1,534 |
| Current career W-L | 100–131 | 67–115 |
| Current career earnings | $1,399,813 | $1,143,269 |
No prior-path match data is available for this tournament stage.