Xavier Malisse defeated Radek Stepanek 4-6 7-6(4) 6-0 in the 2004 Montpellier Open round of 16 on carpet courts.
Match Statistics
| Stat | Xavier Malisse | Radek Stepanek |
| Aces | 12 | 8 |
| Double faults | 2 | 8 |
| First serve % | 70 | 68 |
| First serve points won % | 72 | 70 |
| Second serve points won % | 44 | 31 |
| Break points saved % | 82 | 56 |
| Break points converted % | 44 | 18 |
| Service points won % | 64 | 58 |
| Return points won % | 42 | 36 |
| Total points won % | 54 | 46 |
Player Comparison
| Field | Xavier Malisse | Radek Stepanek |
| Country |
BEL
|
CZE
|
| Birth date | Jul 19, 1980 | Nov 27, 1978 |
| Age | 24 | 25 |
| Height | 185 cm | 186 cm |
| Handedness | Right-Handed | Right-Handed |
| Backhand style | Two-Handed Backhand | Two-Handed Backhand |
| Ranking (entering) | 58 | 74 |
| Ranking points (entering) | 670 | 520 |
| Elo (entering) | 1,718 | 1,724 |
| Current career W-L | 282–266 | 366–285 |
| Current career earnings | $5,702,871 | $11,343,464 |
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