Nicolas Kiefer def. Byron Black
4-6 7-6(5) 7-6(0)
Nicolas Kiefer defeated Byron Black 4-6 7-6(5) 7-6(0) in the 1998 Stuttgart Masters round of 64 on hard courts.
Match Information
Match Statistics
| Stat | Nicolas Kiefer | Byron Black |
|---|---|---|
| Aces | 13 | 6 |
| Double faults | 9 | 5 |
| First serve % | 47.0% | 56.0% |
| First serve points won % | 74.0% | 58.0% |
| Second serve points won % | 36.0% | 47.0% |
| Break points saved % | 22.0% | 70.0% |
| Break points converted % | 30.0% | 78.0% |
| Service points won % | 54.0% | 53.0% |
| Return points won % | 47.0% | 46.0% |
| Total points won % | 50.0% | 50.0% |
Player Comparison
| Field | Nicolas Kiefer | Byron Black |
|---|---|---|
| Country | GER | ZIM |
| Birth date | Jul 5, 1977 | Oct 6, 1969 |
| Age | 21 | 29 |
| Height | 183 cm | 175 cm |
| Handedness | Right-Handed | Right-Handed |
| Backhand style | Two-Handed Backhand | Two-Handed Backhand |
| Ranking (entering) | 34 | 27 |
| Ranking points (entering) | 1,004 | 1,254 |
| Elo (entering) | 1,780 | 1,779 |
| Current career W-L | 347–255 | 240–230 |
| Current career earnings | $7,480,465 | $5,159,775 |
No prior-path match data is available for this tournament stage.