Christian Ruud def. Nicolas Kiefer
6-3 6-1
Christian Ruud defeated Nicolas Kiefer 6-3 6-1 in the 1996 Stuttgart Open round of 64 on clay courts.
Match Information
Match Statistics
| Stat | Christian Ruud | Nicolas Kiefer |
|---|---|---|
| Aces | 2 | 2 |
| Double faults | 0 | 0 |
| First serve % | 80 | 53 |
| First serve points won % | 74 | 74 |
| Second serve points won % | 60 | 30 |
| Break points saved % | 100 | 33 |
| Break points converted % | 67 | 0 |
| Service points won % | 71 | 53 |
| Return points won % | 47 | 29 |
| Total points won % | 60 | 40 |
Player Comparison
| Field | Christian Ruud | Nicolas Kiefer |
|---|---|---|
| Country | NOR | GER |
| Birth date | Aug 24, 1972 | Jul 5, 1977 |
| Age | 23 | 19 |
| Height | 188 cm | 183 cm |
| Handedness | Right-Handed | Right-Handed |
| Backhand style | Two-Handed Backhand | Two-Handed Backhand |
| Ranking (entering) | 66 | 144 |
| Ranking points (entering) | 697 | 298 |
| Elo (entering) | 1,612 | 1,522 |
| Current career W-L | 100–131 | 347–255 |
| Current career earnings | $1,399,813 | $7,480,465 |
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