Michael Stich def. Christian Ruud
3-6 6-2 7-5
Michael Stich defeated Christian Ruud 3-6 6-2 7-5 in the 1996 Qatar Open round of 32 on hard courts.
Match Information
Match Statistics
| Stat | Michael Stich | Christian Ruud |
|---|---|---|
| Aces | 8 | 0 |
| Double faults | 1 | 7 |
| First serve % | 53 | 48 |
| First serve points won % | 81 | 74 |
| Second serve points won % | 57 | 49 |
| Break points saved % | 71 | 43 |
| Break points converted % | 57 | 29 |
| Service points won % | 70 | 61 |
| Return points won % | 39 | 30 |
| Total points won % | 54 | 46 |
Player Comparison
| Field | Michael Stich | Christian Ruud |
|---|---|---|
| Country | GER | NOR |
| Birth date | Oct 18, 1968 | Aug 24, 1972 |
| Age | 27 | 23 |
| Height | 193 cm | 188 cm |
| Handedness | Right-Handed | Right-Handed |
| Backhand style | — | Two-Handed Backhand |
| Ranking (entering) | 12 | 75 |
| Ranking points (entering) | — | — |
| Elo (entering) | 1,896 | 1,582 |
| Current career W-L | 351–163 | 100–131 |
| Current career earnings | $12,595,128 | $1,399,813 |
No prior-path match data is available for this tournament stage.