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Magnus Norman def. Albert Portas
6-2 4-6 6-3
Match Information
| Date | Feb 12, 1998* |
|---|---|
| Tournament | Dubai |
| Category | ATP 250 |
| Surface | Hard |
| Round | R32 |
| Winner | Magnus Norman |
| Score | 6-2 4-6 6-3 |
| Loser | Albert Portas |
| Duration | 1h 42m |
| Stat | Magnus Norman | Albert Portas |
|---|---|---|
| Aces | 15 | 7 |
| Double faults | 2 | 3 |
| First serve % | 47 | 51 |
| First serve points won % | 89 | 70 |
| Second serve points won % | 60 | 55 |
| Break points saved % | 75 | 73 |
| Break points converted % | 27 | 25 |
| Service points won % | 74 | 62 |
| Return points won % | 38 | 26 |
| Total points won % | 55 | 45 |
Pre-match Comparison
| Field | Magnus Norman | Albert Portas |
|---|---|---|
| Country | SWE | ESP |
| Birth date | May 30, 1976 | Nov 15, 1973 |
| Age | 21 | 24 |
| Height | 187 | 188 |
| Handedness | Right-Handed | Right-Handed |
| Backhand style | Two-Handed Backhand | — |
| Ranking (entering) | 25 | 35 |
| Ranking points (entering) | 1,450 | 1,083 |
| Elo (entering) | 1,744 | 1,629 |
| Career W-L | 234–163 | 142–198 |
| Career earnings | $4,537,247 | $2,972,633 |
No prior-path match data is available for this tournament stage.