Javier Sanchez defeated Christian Ruud 6-1 5-7 6-4 in the 1996 San Marino quarterfinal on clay courts.
Match Statistics
| Stat | Javier Sanchez | Christian Ruud |
| Aces | 2 | 0 |
| Double faults | 0 | 2 |
| First serve % | 68 | 58 |
| First serve points won % | 58 | 55 |
| Second serve points won % | 63 | 54 |
| Break points saved % | 50 | 50 |
| Break points converted % | 50 | 50 |
| Service points won % | 60 | 55 |
| Return points won % | 45 | 40 |
| Total points won % | 53 | 47 |
Player Comparison
| Field | Javier Sanchez | Christian Ruud |
| Country |
ESP
|
NOR
|
| Birth date | Feb 1, 1968 | Aug 24, 1972 |
| Age | 28 | 23 |
| Height | 177 cm | 188 cm |
| Handedness | Right-Handed | Right-Handed |
| Backhand style | — | Two-Handed Backhand |
| Ranking (entering) | 74 | 73 |
| Ranking points (entering) | 669 | 670 |
| Elo (entering) | 1,616 | 1,647 |
| Current career W-L | 323–329 | 100–131 |
| Current career earnings | $4,427,811 | $1,399,813 |
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