Magnus Norman vs Karol Kucera — Davis Cup WG R1: SVK vs SWE Round Robin
Davis Cup WG R1: SVK vs SWE · ATP · Round Robin
3 — 2
Sets
Friday, 3 April 1998
clay
Norman M.6-3 4-6 6-3 3-6 6-3
Kucera K.
Norman M.
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Kucera K.
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Magnus Norman defeated Karol Kucera 6-3 4-6 6-3 3-6 6-3 in the Davis Cup WG R1: SVK vs SWE round robin on clay. The result followed the form book — Magnus Norman came in leading the head-to-head 2–1. Magnus Norman extended the head-to-head to 3–1.
Key context
- Match story: Magnus Norman closed it out in five sets, 6–3 4–6 6–3 3–6 6–3.
Head to head
2–1| Date | Tournament | Round | Surface | Winner | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1998-07-27 | Umag | QF | clay | Magnus Norman | 1-6 6-4 6-4 |
| 1997-10-13 | Ostrava | F | carpet | Karol Kucera | 6-2 RET |
| 1997-08-25 | US Open | R128 | hard | Magnus Norman | 6-7(5) 6-4 6-2 6-3 |
Serve vs return
This seasonEven serve battle
Each player's serve crossed against the other's return, converted to expected hold of serve. Recent completed matches, ATP, WTA & Challenger. About
Statistics
This season1st serve in·Slight edge
61%
56%
1st serve points won·Even
71%
72%
2nd serve points won·Even
50%
48%
Service points won·Even
63%
61%
Return points won·Even
39%
40%
Break points saved·Even
61%
57%
Aces / match·Even
5.8
5.6
Double faults / match·Dominant
2.3
4.8
Averages over each player's completed matches in the selected window (200 vs 200). ATP, WTA & Challenger.