Boris Becker vs Yevgeny Kafelnikov — Australian Open Quarter-final
Boris Becker defeated Yevgeny Kafelnikov 6-4 7-6 6-1 in the Australian Open quarter-final on hard. The upset overturned the form book — Yevgeny Kafelnikov came in leading the head-to-head 1–0, defending last year's quarter-final. Boris Becker claimed a first win over Yevgeny Kafelnikov in two meetings, narrowing the head-to-head to 1–1.
Key context
- Match story: Boris Becker came through a tight passage before pulling clear — 6–4 7–6 6–1.
How the match was decided
Auto-generatedBecker B. took it in straight sets.
Common opponents
2 shared · last 12 monthsBecker B. and Kafelnikov Y. faced 2 of the same opponents in the last 12 months. Becker B. went 2–1 (67%) against them, Kafelnikov Y. 2–1 (67%).
2–167%Becker B. · better vs 0Record vs common opponents2–167%Kafelnikov Y. · better vs 0
Vs common opponents · derived from scorelines
7–5Sets6–4
64–60Games50–44
2–2Tiebreaks0–1
Only 2 common opponents — too few for any conclusion. Shown without assessment.
vs Agassi A.W2-6 7-6(1) 6-4 7-6(1)Wimbledon · grassW6-4 6-3 7-5Roland Garros · clay
vs Siemerink J.W2-6 6-2 6-2 6-4Wimbledon · grassW6-1 6-2 6-7(3) 6-3Roland Garros · clay
Head-to-head
2 meetings · level 1–111
Hard: Becker B. leads 1–0 · Carpet: Kafelnikov Y. leads 1–0
- Becker B.January 1996Australian OpenThis matchHard6-4 7-6(9) 6-1
- Kafelnikov Y.February 1995MilanCarpet7-5 5-7 7-6(6)
Closing odds
Player context
Before the matchBecker B.Kafelnikov Y.1 801ELO1 7691 748Hard ELO1 7505–5Last 104–628Age21190 cmHeight190 cmRightPlaysRight