Karol Kucera def. Nicolas Kiefer
1-2 (ret.)
The match ended when Nicolas Kiefer retired.
Karol Kucera defeated Nicolas Kiefer 1-2 RET after Nicolas Kiefer retired in the 1997 Stuttgart Open round of 64 on clay courts.
Match Information
Match Statistics
| Stat | Karol Kucera | Nicolas Kiefer |
|---|---|---|
| Aces | 0 | 1 |
| Double faults | 0 | 0 |
| First serve % | 33.0% | 80.0% |
| First serve points won % | 50.0% | 88.0% |
| Second serve points won % | 75.0% | 50.0% |
| Service points won % | 67.0% | 80.0% |
| Return points won % | 20.0% | 33.0% |
| Total points won % | 38.0% | 62.0% |
Player Comparison
| Field | Karol Kucera | Nicolas Kiefer |
|---|---|---|
| Country | SVK | GER |
| Birth date | Mar 4, 1974 | Jul 5, 1977 |
| Age | 23 | 20 |
| Height | 188 cm | 183 cm |
| Handedness | Right-Handed | Right-Handed |
| Backhand style | Two-Handed Backhand | Two-Handed Backhand |
| Ranking (entering) | 45 | 64 |
| Ranking points (entering) | 901 | 719 |
| Elo (entering) | 1,665 | 1,734 |
| Current career W-L | 261–233 | 347–255 |
| Current career earnings | $5,061,125 | $7,480,465 |
No prior-path match data is available for this tournament stage.