Michael Stich defeated Kenneth Carlsen 6-2 6-4 in the 1997 St. Petersburg quarterfinal on carpet courts.
Match Statistics
| Stat | Michael Stich | Kenneth Carlsen |
| Aces | 7 | 3 |
| Double faults | 3 | 1 |
| First serve % | 54 | 62 |
| First serve points won % | 92 | 67 |
| Second serve points won % | 59 | 44 |
| Break points saved % | — | 57 |
| Break points converted % | 43 | — |
| Service points won % | 77 | 58 |
| Return points won % | 42 | 23 |
| Total points won % | 59 | 41 |
Player Comparison
| Field | Michael Stich | Kenneth Carlsen |
| Country |
GER
|
DEN
|
| Birth date | Oct 18, 1968 | Apr 17, 1973 |
| Age | 28 | 23 |
| Height | 193 cm | 190 cm |
| Handedness | Right-Handed | Left-Handed |
| Backhand style | — | — |
| Ranking (entering) | 32 | 81 |
| Ranking points (entering) | 1,175 | 590 |
| Elo (entering) | 1,770 | 1,665 |
| Current career W-L | 351–163 | 241–275 |
| Current career earnings | $12,595,128 | $2,990,980 |
Path
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