Jiri Novak defeated Richard Krajicek 6-2 6-2 in the 1997 Dubai Tennis Championships quarterfinal on hard courts.
Match Statistics
| Stat | Jiri Novak | Richard Krajicek |
| Aces | 2 | 5 |
| Double faults | 1 | 3 |
| First serve % | 60 | 49 |
| First serve points won % | 74 | 58 |
| Second serve points won % | 61 | 33 |
| Break points saved % | 0 | 44 |
| Break points converted % | 56 | 100 |
| Service points won % | 69 | 45 |
| Return points won % | 55 | 31 |
| Total points won % | 61 | 39 |
Player Comparison
| Field | Jiri Novak | Richard Krajicek |
| Country |
CZE
|
NED
|
| Birth date | Mar 22, 1975 | Dec 6, 1971 |
| Age | 21 | 25 |
| Height | 190 cm | 196 cm |
| Handedness | Right-Handed | Right-Handed |
| Backhand style | Two-Handed Backhand | One-Handed Backhand |
| Ranking (entering) | 67 | 6 |
| Ranking points (entering) | 717 | 2,371 |
| Elo (entering) | 1,733 | 1,895 |
| Current career W-L | 319–253 | 408–207 |
| Current career earnings | $7,618,613 | $10,077,425 |
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