Christian Ruud def. Boris Becker
5-3 (ret.)
The match ended when Boris Becker retired.
Christian Ruud defeated Boris Becker 5-3 RET after Boris Becker retired in the 1996 Tiriac Open round of 32 on clay courts.
Match Information
Match Statistics
| Stat | Christian Ruud | Boris Becker |
|---|---|---|
| Aces | 0 | 1 |
| Double faults | 0 | 1 |
| First serve % | 72 | 53 |
| First serve points won % | 67 | 65 |
| Second serve points won % | 71 | 47 |
| Break points saved % | — | 67 |
| Break points converted % | 33 | — |
| Service points won % | 68 | 56 |
| Return points won % | 44 | 32 |
| Total points won % | 54 | 46 |
Player Comparison
| Field | Christian Ruud | Boris Becker |
|---|---|---|
| Country | NOR | GER |
| Birth date | Aug 24, 1972 | Nov 22, 1967 |
| Age | 24 | 28 |
| Height | 188 cm | 190 cm |
| Handedness | Right-Handed | Right-Handed |
| Backhand style | Two-Handed Backhand | — |
| Ranking (entering) | 59 | 6 |
| Ranking points (entering) | 767 | 2,785 |
| Elo (entering) | 1,608 | 1,989 |
| Current career W-L | 100–131 | 672–220 |
| Current career earnings | $1,399,813 | $25,080,956 |
No prior-path match data is available for this tournament stage.