Karol Kucera def. Yevgeny Kafelnikov
6-4 7-5
Karol Kucera defeated Yevgeny Kafelnikov 6-4 7-5 in the 1997 Vienna Open round of 32 on carpet courts.
Match Information
Match Statistics
| Stat | Karol Kucera | Yevgeny Kafelnikov |
|---|---|---|
| Aces | 9 | 1 |
| Double faults | 10 | 3 |
| First serve % | 56.0% | 66.0% |
| First serve points won % | 79.0% | 65.0% |
| Second serve points won % | 35.0% | 26.0% |
| Break points saved % | 62.0% | 72.0% |
| Break points converted % | 28.0% | 38.0% |
| Service points won % | 60.0% | 52.0% |
| Return points won % | 48.0% | 40.0% |
| Total points won % | 54.0% | 46.0% |
Player Comparison
| Field | Karol Kucera | Yevgeny Kafelnikov |
|---|---|---|
| Country | SVK | RUS |
| Birth date | Mar 4, 1974 | Feb 18, 1974 |
| Age | 23 | 23 |
| Height | 188 cm | 190 cm |
| Handedness | Right-Handed | Right-Handed |
| Backhand style | Two-Handed Backhand | Two-Handed Backhand |
| Ranking (entering) | 32 | 6 |
| Ranking points (entering) | 1,070 | 2,438 |
| Elo (entering) | 1,705 | 1,888 |
| Current career W-L | 261–233 | 574–281 |
| Current career earnings | $5,061,125 | $23,883,797 |
No prior-path match data is available for this tournament stage.