Richard Krajicek vs Jiri Novak — Cincinnati Masters Round of 64
Cincinnati Masters · ATP · Round of 64
2 — 0
Sets
Monday, 5 August 2002 ·
hard
Krajicek R.6-4 6-4
Novak J.
Krajicek R.
662
Novak J.
440
Richard Krajicek defeated Jiri Novak 6-4 6-4 in the Cincinnati Masters round of 64 on hard. The upset overturned the form book — Jiri Novak came in leading the head-to-head 2–0, defending last year's round of 32. Richard Krajicek claimed a first win over Jiri Novak in three meetings, narrowing the head-to-head to 2–1.
Key context
- Match story: Richard Krajicek edged a tight contest from start to finish — 6–4 6–4.
Head to head
0–2| Date | Tournament | Round | Surface | Winner | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2002-08-26 | US Open | R128 | hard | Jiri Novak | 6-1 5-4 |
| 1997-02-10 | Dubai | QF | hard | Jiri Novak | 6-2 6-2 |
Statistics
This season1st serve in·Clear edge
53%
65%
1st serve points won·Clear edge
81%
69%
2nd serve points won·Even
49%
50%
Service points won·Even
66%
62%
Return points won·Slight edge
34%
40%
Break points saved·Slight edge
64%
59%
Aces / match·Dominant
14.0
4.3
Double faults / match·Dominant
6.0
2.0
Averages over each player's completed matches in the selected window (33 vs 200). ATP, WTA & Challenger.
Conditions
Court speed
Medium-fastrewards aggression
SlowFast