Thomas Muster vs Christian Ruud — Dubai Quarter-final
Dubai · ATP · Quarter-final
2 — 1
Sets
Monday, 10 February 1997 ·
hard
Muster T.6-4 6-7 7-5
Ruud C.
Muster T.
6672
Ruud C.
4751
Thomas Muster defeated Christian Ruud 6-4 6-7 7-5 in the Dubai quarter-final on hard. The result followed the form book — Thomas Muster came in leading the head-to-head 3–0, defending last year's round of 32. Thomas Muster extended the head-to-head to 4–0.
Key context
- Match story: Thomas Muster edged Christian Ruud in three tight sets (6–4 6–7 7–5).
Head to head
3–0| Date | Tournament | Round | Surface | Winner | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1997-11-03 | Stockholm | R32 | hard | Thomas Muster | 6-3 6-1 |
| 1997-01-01 | Doha | R16 | hard | Thomas Muster | 6-2 3-6 7-5 |
| 1996-12-30 | Doha | R16 | hard | Thomas Muster | 6-2 3-6 7-5 |
Statistics
This season1st serve in·Even
60%
59%
1st serve points won·Even
69%
65%
2nd serve points won·Even
52%
49%
Service points won·Even
62%
58%
Return points won·Even
39%
39%
Break points saved·Slight edge
64%
56%
Aces / match·Even
3.5
3.0
Double faults / match·Slight edge
2.3
2.9
Averages over each player's completed matches in the selected window (129 vs 125). ATP, WTA & Challenger.
Conditions
Court speed
Medium-fastrewards aggression
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