Goran Ivanisevic vs Yevgeny Kafelnikov — Stockholm Semi-final
Goran Ivanisevic defeated Yevgeny Kafelnikov 7-5 6-4 in the Stockholm semi-final on hard. The upset overturned the form book — Yevgeny Kafelnikov came in leading the head-to-head 1–0, defending last year's round of 32. Goran Ivanisevic claimed a first win over Yevgeny Kafelnikov in two meetings, narrowing the head-to-head to 1–1.
Key context
- Match story: Goran Ivanisevic edged Yevgeny Kafelnikov in two tight sets (7–5 6–4).
How the match was decided
Auto-generatedIvanisevic G. took it in straight sets.
Common opponents
3 shared · last 12 monthsIvanisevic G. and Kafelnikov Y. faced 3 of the same opponents in the last 12 months. Ivanisevic G. went 0–3 (0%) against them, Kafelnikov Y. 1–2 (33%). Results against comparable opponents are close (0 : 1 better-results split).
0–30%Ivanisevic G. · better vs 0Record vs common opponents1–233%Kafelnikov Y. · better vs 1
Vs common opponents · derived from scorelines
0–9Sets4–6
34–57Games44–47
0–3Tiebreaks0–0
0–0Deciding sets0–1
Only 3 common opponents — small sample, treat as indicative.
vs Sampras P.L6-7(2) 6-7(5) 0-6Wimbledon · grassL3-6 6-2 3-6 6-1 7-9Australian Open · hard- vs Courier J.L6-7(7) 4-6 2-6Australian Open · hardW6-1 6-4Halle · grass
vs Berasategui A.L4-6 3-6 3-6Roland Garros · clayL3-6 2-6 2-6Roland Garros · clay
Head-to-head
2 meetings · level 1–111
Hard: Ivanisevic G. leads 1–0 · Clay: Kafelnikov Y. leads 1–0
- Ivanisevic G.October 1994StockholmThis matchHard7-5 6-4
- Kafelnikov Y.May 1994HamburgClay7-6(1) 6-0
Closing odds
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Player context
Before the matchIvanisevic G.Kafelnikov Y.1 689ELO1 7691 583Hard ELO1 7503–7Last 104–623Age20193 cmHeight190 cmLeftPlaysRight