Magnus Norman vs Nicolas Kiefer — Australian Open Quarter-final
Australian Open · ATP · Quarter-final
3 — 1
Sets
Monday, 17 January 2000 ·
hard
Norman M.3-6 6-3 6-1 7-6
Kiefer N.
Norman M.
36673
Kiefer N.
63161
Magnus Norman defeated Nicolas Kiefer 3-6 6-3 6-1 7-6 in the Australian Open quarter-final on hard. The upset overturned the form book — Nicolas Kiefer came in leading the head-to-head 1–0, defending last year's round of 32. Magnus Norman claimed a first win over Nicolas Kiefer in two meetings, narrowing the head-to-head to 1–1.
Key context
- Match story: Magnus Norman dropped the opening set before beating Nicolas Kiefer 3–6 6–3 6–1 7–6.
Head to head
0–1| Date | Tournament | Round | Surface | Winner | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000-08-28 | US Open | R16 | hard | Nicolas Kiefer | 6-2 6-7 6-1 6-3 |
Statistics
This season1st serve in·Slight edge
61%
53%
1st serve points won·Slight edge
71%
76%
2nd serve points won·Even
50%
50%
Service points won·Even
63%
64%
Return points won·Even
39%
39%
Break points saved·Even
60%
60%
Aces / match·Clear edge
5.9
7.5
Double faults / match·Clear edge
2.2
3.4
Averages over each player's completed matches in the selected window (185 vs 200). ATP, WTA & Challenger.
Conditions
Court speed
Fastbig serves, short points
SlowFast