Patrick Rafter defeated Kenneth Carlsen 6-3 6-4 in the s Hertogenbosch quarter-final on grass. The upset overturned the form book — Kenneth Carlsen came in leading the head-to-head 1–0, defending last year's round of 16. Patrick Rafter claimed a first win over Kenneth Carlsen in two meetings, narrowing the head-to-head to 1–1.
| Date | Tournament | Round | Surface | Winner | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1996-08-26 | US Open | R128 | hard | Kenneth Carlsen | 7-6(7) 6-3 7-6(6) |
Averages over each player's completed matches in the selected window (154 vs 200). ATP, WTA & Challenger.
Each player's serve crossed against the other's return, converted to expected hold of serve. Recent completed matches, ATP, WTA & Challenger. About