Roger Federer def. Nicolas Kiefer
6-3 5-7 6-0 6-2
Roger Federer defeated Nicolas Kiefer 6-3 5-7 6-0 6-2 in the 2006 Australian Open semifinal on hard courts.
Match Information
Match Statistics
| Stat | Roger Federer | Nicolas Kiefer |
|---|---|---|
| Aces | 7 | 14 |
| Double faults | 5 | 7 |
| First serve % | 66 | 51 |
| First serve points won % | 71 | 71 |
| Second serve points won % | 67 | 38 |
| Break points saved % | 75 | 68 |
| Break points converted % | 32 | 25 |
| Service points won % | 70 | 55 |
| Return points won % | 45 | 30 |
| Total points won % | 57 | 43 |
Player Comparison
| Field | Roger Federer | Nicolas Kiefer |
|---|---|---|
| Country | SUI | GER |
| Birth date | Aug 8, 1981 | Jul 5, 1977 |
| Age | 24 | 28 |
| Height | 185 cm | 183 cm |
| Handedness | Right-Handed | Right-Handed |
| Backhand style | One-Handed Backhand | Two-Handed Backhand |
| Ranking (entering) | 1 | 25 |
| Ranking points (entering) | 6,725 | 1,215 |
| Elo (entering) | 2,357 | 1,941 |
| Current career W-L | 1,219–272 | 347–255 |
| Current career earnings | $130,594,339 | $7,480,465 |
Path
Roger Federer's path
| Opponent | Score | W-L | H2H | Match Data | Date | Round |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nikolay Davydenko | 6-4 3-6 7-6(7) 7-6(5) | W | H2H | Match data | Jan 27, 2006 | QF |
| Tommy Haas | 6-4 6-0 3-6 4-6 6-2 | W | H2H | Match data | Jan 25, 2006 | R16 |
| Max Mirnyi | 6-3 6-4 6-3 | W | H2H | Match data | Jan 22, 2006 | R32 |
| Florian Mayer | 6-1 6-4 6-0 | W | H2H | Match data | Jan 20, 2006 | R64 |
| Denis Istomin | 6-2 6-3 6-2 | W | H2H | Match data | Jan 18, 2006 | R128 |
Roger Federer's next match
| Opponent | Score | W-L | H2H | Match Data | Date | Round |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marcos Baghdatis | 5-7 7-5 6-0 6-2 | W | H2H | Match data | Jan 30, 2006 | F |
Nicolas Kiefer's path
| Opponent | Score | W-L | H2H | Match Data | Date | Round |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sebastien Grosjean | 6-3 0-6 6-4 6-7(1) 8-6 | W | H2H | Match data | Jan 27, 2006 | QF |
| Juan Ignacio Chela | 7-6(4) 6-3 6-3 | W | H2H | Match data | Jan 25, 2006 | R16 |
| Juan Carlos Ferrero | 6-3 6-2 5-7 6-2 | W | H2H | Match data | Jan 22, 2006 | R32 |
| Boris Pashanski | 4-6 6-1 6-4 6-1 | W | H2H | Match data | Jan 20, 2006 | R64 |
| Paradorn Srichaphan | 6-7(5) 4-6 7-6(5) 6-1 6-2 | W | H2H | Match data | Jan 18, 2006 | R128 |