Karol Kucera vs Richard Krajicek — New Haven Semi-final
New Haven · ATP · Semi-final
2 — 0
Sets
Monday, 17 August 1998 ·
hard
Kucera K.7-6 6-4
Krajicek R.
Kucera K.
762
Krajicek R.
640
Karol Kucera defeated Richard Krajicek 7-6 6-4 in the New Haven semi-final on hard. The upset overturned the form book — Richard Krajicek came in leading the head-to-head 1–0, defending last year's quarter-final. Karol Kucera claimed a first win over Richard Krajicek in two meetings, narrowing the head-to-head to 1–1.
Key context
- Match story: Karol Kucera edged Richard Krajicek in two tight sets (7–6 6–4).
Head to head
0–1| Date | Tournament | Round | Surface | Winner | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1999-02-22 | London | QF | carpet | Richard Krajicek | 6-1 6-3 |
Statistics
This season1st serve in·Even
56%
58%
1st serve points won·Slight edge
72%
82%
2nd serve points won·Even
48%
52%
Service points won·Slight edge
61%
70%
Return points won·Even
40%
37%
Break points saved·Slight edge
57%
66%
Aces / match·Dominant
5.6
14.3
Double faults / match·Clear edge
4.7
3.7
Averages over each player's completed matches in the selected window (200 vs 191). ATP, WTA & Challenger.