Karol Kucera defeated Byron Black 7-5 6-3 in the 1997 Eastbourne Open round of 16 on grass courts.
Match Statistics
| Stat | Karol Kucera | Byron Black |
| Aces | 5 | 0 |
| Double faults | 2 | 0 |
| First serve % | 58 | 57 |
| First serve points won % | 79 | 70 |
| Second serve points won % | 54 | 43 |
| Break points saved % | 50 | 25 |
| Break points converted % | 75 | 50 |
| Service points won % | 69 | 58 |
| Return points won % | 42 | 31 |
| Total points won % | 57 | 43 |
Player Comparison
| Field | Karol Kucera | Byron Black |
| Country |
SVK
|
ZIM
|
| Birth date | Mar 4, 1974 | Oct 6, 1969 |
| Age | 23 | 27 |
| Height | 188 cm | 175 cm |
| Handedness | Right-Handed | Right-Handed |
| Backhand style | Two-Handed Backhand | Two-Handed Backhand |
| Ranking (entering) | 64 | 65 |
| Ranking points (entering) | 765 | 737 |
| Elo (entering) | 1,582 | 1,769 |
| Current career W-L | 261–233 | 240–230 |
| Current career earnings | $5,061,125 | $5,159,775 |
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