Analysis for Kiefer-Chardy (ATP Munich)

Head-to-head record 0:0

Nicolas Kiefer will play Jeremy Chardy of France in the second round of Munich tournament.

Kiefer is a player we like for his aggressiveness and fighting spirit. He has consistent groundstrokes, and while he is known for his exceptional double-handed backhand and service return, he is most known for his strong forehand. His forehand and serve are also major weapons. He is seen as an intense and emotional player, sometimes having outbursts on the court by muttering at himself or at his coaches, or even off the court. He has an offensive baseline style of play, and is also known for his superb feel at the net. He prefers grass and fast hard courts while the clay has never been his favourite surface. He defeated Ernest Gulbis of Latvia in the first round (2:6,6:3,6:2).

Jeremy Chardy’s best result comes from last year´s French Open. After beating Frederico Gil and David Nalbandian at the 2008 French Open, he beats Dmitry Tursunov in the third round. However, he lost in the following round in three tight sets, 7-6 7-6 7-5, to Spaniard Nicholas Almagro. Regardless, Chardy produced his best Grand Slam showing so far in his professional career. He is more than solid player and the big hope of French tennis. He is an offensive baseliner with great serve and aggressive and powerful strokes from the both wings. His latest results weren’t impressive but he definitely is a player of big potential. He defeated Korolev in the first round here in style (6:3,6:3). 2 points stake here.