Karol Kucera def. Cristiano Caratti
6-2 7-6(2)
Karol Kucera defeated Cristiano Caratti 6-2 7-6(2) in the 1996 Sydney International round of 32 on hard courts.
Match Information
Match Statistics
| Stat | Karol Kucera | Cristiano Caratti |
|---|---|---|
| Aces | 3 | 0 |
| Double faults | 2 | 3 |
| First serve % | 57.0% | 65.0% |
| First serve points won % | 79.0% | 58.0% |
| Second serve points won % | 47.0% | 43.0% |
| Break points saved % | 67.0% | 60.0% |
| Break points converted % | 40.0% | 33.0% |
| Service points won % | 65.0% | 53.0% |
| Return points won % | 47.0% | 35.0% |
| Total points won % | 55.0% | 45.0% |
Player Comparison
| Field | Karol Kucera | Cristiano Caratti |
|---|---|---|
| Country | SVK | ITA |
| Birth date | Mar 4, 1974 | May 24, 1970 |
| Age | 21 | 25 |
| Height | 188 cm | 178 cm |
| Handedness | Right-Handed | Right-Handed |
| Backhand style | Two-Handed Backhand | — |
| Ranking (entering) | 78 | 139 |
| Ranking points (entering) | 586 | 311 |
| Elo (entering) | 1,634 | 1,613 |
| Current career W-L | 261–233 | 71–116 |
| Current career earnings | $5,061,125 | $1,368,916 |
No prior-path match data is available for this tournament stage.