Nicolas Kiefer defeated Victor Hanescu 4-6 7-5 6-4 in the 2004 Scottsdale semifinal on hard courts.
Match Statistics
| Stat | Nicolas Kiefer | Victor Hanescu |
| Aces | 8 | 13 |
| Double faults | 5 | 4 |
| First serve % | 52 | 60 |
| First serve points won % | 73 | 68 |
| Second serve points won % | 44 | 40 |
| Break points saved % | 56 | 50 |
| Break points converted % | 50 | 44 |
| Service points won % | 59 | 57 |
| Return points won % | 43 | 41 |
| Total points won % | 52 | 48 |
Player Comparison
| Field | Nicolas Kiefer | Victor Hanescu |
| Country |
GER
|
ROU
|
| Birth date | Jul 5, 1977 | Jul 21, 1981 |
| Age | 26 | 22 |
| Height | 183 cm | 198 cm |
| Handedness | Right-Handed | Right-Handed |
| Backhand style | Two-Handed Backhand | — |
| Ranking (entering) | 46 | 75 |
| Ranking points (entering) | 791 | 484 |
| Elo (entering) | 1,737 | 1,700 |
| Current career W-L | 347–255 | 187–228 |
| Current career earnings | $7,480,465 | $4,330,340 |
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