Nicolas Kiefer def. Sergi Bruguera
7-5 6-1
Nicolas Kiefer defeated Sergi Bruguera 7-5 6-1 in the 1998 Sydney International round of 32 on hard courts.
Match Information
Match Statistics
| Stat | Nicolas Kiefer | Sergi Bruguera |
|---|---|---|
| Aces | 11 | 2 |
| Double faults | 1 | 3 |
| First serve % | 64.0% | 52.0% |
| First serve points won % | 91.0% | 70.0% |
| Second serve points won % | 55.0% | 41.0% |
| Break points saved % | 100.0% | 67.0% |
| Break points converted % | 33.0% | 0.0% |
| Service points won % | 78.0% | 56.0% |
| Return points won % | 44.0% | 22.0% |
| Total points won % | 59.0% | 41.0% |
Player Comparison
| Field | Nicolas Kiefer | Sergi Bruguera |
|---|---|---|
| Country | GER | ESP |
| Birth date | Jul 5, 1977 | Jan 16, 1971 |
| Age | 20 | 26 |
| Height | 183 cm | 188 cm |
| Handedness | Right-Handed | Right-Handed |
| Backhand style | Two-Handed Backhand | Two-Handed Backhand |
| Ranking (entering) | 31 | 12 |
| Ranking points (entering) | 1,209 | 2,280 |
| Elo (entering) | 1,778 | 1,765 |
| Current career W-L | 347–255 | 420–257 |
| Current career earnings | $7,480,465 | $11,632,199 |
No prior-path match data is available for this tournament stage.