Nicolas Kiefer vs Richard Krajicek — Vienna Semi-final
Vienna · ATP · Semi-final
2 — 0
Sets
Monday, 11 October 1999 ·
hard
Kiefer N.7-6 6-4
Krajicek R.
Kiefer N.
762
Krajicek R.
640
Nicolas Kiefer defeated Richard Krajicek 7-6 6-4 in the Vienna semi-final on hard. The upset overturned the form book — Richard Krajicek came in leading the head-to-head 3–1, defending last year's round of 16. Nicolas Kiefer narrowed the head-to-head to 3–2.
Key context
- Match story: Nicolas Kiefer edged Richard Krajicek in two tight sets (7–6 6–4).
Head to head
1–3| Date | Tournament | Round | Surface | Winner | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000-06-12 | Halle | QF | grass | Richard Krajicek | 7-5 5-7 7-6 |
| 1999-05-10 | Rome Masters | R32 | clay | Nicolas Kiefer | 6-3 6-2 |
| 1999-02-22 | London | R16 | carpet | Richard Krajicek | 6-3 6-4 |
| 1998-06-22 | Wimbledon | R32 | grass | Richard Krajicek | 6-4 7-6 7-6 |
Statistics
This season1st serve in·Slight edge
53%
58%
1st serve points won·Slight edge
76%
82%
2nd serve points won·Even
50%
51%
Service points won·Slight edge
64%
69%
Return points won·Even
39%
36%
Break points saved·Slight edge
60%
65%
Aces / match·Dominant
7.5
14.0
Double faults / match·Slight edge
3.4
3.7
Averages over each player's completed matches in the selected window (200 vs 132). ATP, WTA & Challenger.
Conditions
Court speed
Fastbig serves, short points
SlowFast