Yevgeny Kafelnikov defeated Michael Stich 7-6(5) 6-7(4) 6-3 in the 1997 Halle Open quarterfinal on grass courts.
Match Statistics
| Stat | Yevgeny Kafelnikov | Michael Stich |
| Aces | 4 | 14 |
| Double faults | 6 | 8 |
| First serve % | 64 | 53 |
| First serve points won % | 78 | 73 |
| Second serve points won % | 66 | 64 |
| Break points saved % | 100 | 89 |
| Break points converted % | 11 | 0 |
| Service points won % | 74 | 69 |
| Return points won % | 31 | 26 |
| Total points won % | 52 | 48 |
Player Comparison
| Field | Yevgeny Kafelnikov | Michael Stich |
| Country |
RUS
|
GER
|
| Birth date | Feb 18, 1974 | Oct 18, 1968 |
| Age | 23 | 28 |
| Height | 190 cm | 193 cm |
| Handedness | Right-Handed | Right-Handed |
| Backhand style | Two-Handed Backhand | — |
| Ranking (entering) | 6 | 89 |
| Ranking points (entering) | 2,279 | 544 |
| Elo (entering) | 1,899 | 1,773 |
| Current career W-L | 574–281 | 351–163 |
| Current career earnings | $23,883,797 | $12,595,128 |
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