Yevgeny Kafelnikov vs Michael Stich — Roland Garros Final
Yevgeny Kafelnikov defeated Michael Stich 7-6 7-5 7-6 in the Roland Garros final on clay. The result followed the form book — Yevgeny Kafelnikov came in leading the head-to-head 4–1, defending last year's semi-final. Yevgeny Kafelnikov extended the head-to-head to 5–1.
Key context
- Match story: Yevgeny Kafelnikov edged Michael Stich in three tight sets (7–6 7–5 7–6).
How the match was decided
Auto-generatedKafelnikov Y. took it in straight sets.
Common opponents
1 shared · last 12 monthsKafelnikov Y. and Stich M. faced 1 of the same opponent in the last 12 months. Kafelnikov Y. went 0–1 (0%) against them, Stich M. 1–0 (100%).
0–10%Kafelnikov Y. · better vs 0Record vs common opponents1–0100%Stich M. · better vs 1
Vs common opponents · derived from scorelines
0–2Sets2–0
7–13Games13–7
0–1Tiebreaks1–0
Only 1 common opponent — too few for any conclusion. Shown without assessment.
vs Haarhuis P.L1-6 6-7(5)Halle · grassW7-6(4) 6-1Halle · grass
Head-to-head
6 meetings · Kafelnikov Y. leads 5–151
Clay: Kafelnikov Y. leads 4–0 · Carpet: Kafelnikov Y. leads 1–0 · Hard: Stich M. leads 1–0
- Kafelnikov Y.May 1996Roland GarrosThis matchClay7-6(4) 7-5 7-6(4)
- Kafelnikov Y.February 1995MilanCarpet7-6(4) 4-6 6-0
- Stich M.August 1994US OpenHard7-6(8) 6-3 6-2
- Kafelnikov Y.May 1994HamburgClay6-3 6-4
- Kafelnikov Y.October 1993LyonClay6-3 7-6(4)
Closing odds
Player context
Before the matchKafelnikov Y.Stich M.1 769ELO1 7591 658Clay ELO1 7004–6Last 108–222Age27190 cmHeight193 cmRightPlaysRight