Yevgeny Kafelnikov def. Cedric Pioline
6-4 3-6 6-4
Yevgeny Kafelnikov defeated Cedric Pioline 6-4 3-6 6-4 in the 1996 Paris Masters round of 32 on carpet courts.
Match Information
Match Statistics
| Stat | Yevgeny Kafelnikov | Cedric Pioline |
|---|---|---|
| Aces | 8 | 12 |
| Double faults | 6 | 1 |
| First serve % | 56.0% | 55.0% |
| First serve points won % | 78.0% | 77.0% |
| Second serve points won % | 51.0% | 57.0% |
| Break points saved % | 33.0% | 60.0% |
| Break points converted % | 40.0% | 67.0% |
| Service points won % | 66.0% | 68.0% |
| Return points won % | 32.0% | 34.0% |
| Total points won % | 50.0% | 50.0% |
| Match Serve+ | +4.4 | +6.1 |
| Match Return+ | -6.1 | -4.4 |
* Match Serve+ and Match Return+ compare this match with the ATP 1996 average from available match stats. Zero is average; +5 means five percentage points above average. No opponent adjustment.
Player Comparison
| Field | Yevgeny Kafelnikov | Cedric Pioline |
|---|---|---|
| Country | RUS | FRA |
| Birth date | Feb 18, 1974 | Jun 15, 1969 |
| Age | 22 | 27 |
| Height | 190 cm | 188 cm |
| Handedness | Right-Handed | Right-Handed |
| Backhand style | Two-Handed Backhand | One-Handed Backhand |
| Ranking (entering) | 4 | 20 |
| Ranking points (entering) | 3,253 | 1,468 |
| Elo (entering) | 1,967 | 1,862 |
| Current career W-L | 574–281 | 370–301 |
| Current career earnings | $23,883,797 | $6,921,029 |
Path
Yevgeny Kafelnikov's path
No prior matches in this tournament.
Yevgeny Kafelnikov's next match
| Opponent | Score | W-L | H2H | Match Data | Date | Round |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MaliVai Washington | 6-4 6-3 | W | H2H | Match data | Nov 2, 1996 | R16 |
Cedric Pioline's path
| Opponent | Score | W-L | H2H | Match Data | Date | Round |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sergi Bruguera | 6-4 6-3 | W | H2H | Match data | Oct 30, 1996 | R64 |