Magnus Norman def. Ivan Ljubicic
7-6(4) 4-6 6-3
Magnus Norman defeated Ivan Ljubicic 7-6(4) 4-6 6-3 in the 1998 Croatia Open Umag round of 32 on clay courts.
Match Information
Match Statistics
| Stat | Magnus Norman | Ivan Ljubicic |
|---|---|---|
| Aces | 6 | 4 |
| Double faults | 2 | 7 |
| First serve % | 56.0% | 39.0% |
| First serve points won % | 70.0% | 79.0% |
| Second serve points won % | 56.0% | 52.0% |
| Break points saved % | 50.0% | 67.0% |
| Break points converted % | 33.0% | 50.0% |
| Service points won % | 64.0% | 63.0% |
| Return points won % | 37.0% | 36.0% |
| Total points won % | 51.0% | 49.0% |
| Match Serve+ | +1.6 | +0.7 |
| Match Return+ | -0.7 | -1.6 |
* Match Serve+ and Match Return+ compare this match with the ATP 1998 average from available match stats. Zero is average; +5 means five percentage points above average. No opponent adjustment.
Player Comparison
| Field | Magnus Norman | Ivan Ljubicic |
|---|---|---|
| Country | SWE | CRO |
| Birth date | May 30, 1976 | Mar 19, 1979 |
| Age | 22 | 19 |
| Height | 187 cm | 193 cm |
| Handedness | Right-Handed | Right-Handed |
| Backhand style | Two-Handed Backhand | One-Handed Backhand |
| Ranking (entering) | 47 | 389 |
| Ranking points (entering) | 860 | 84 |
| Elo (entering) | 1,699 | 1,489 |
| Current career W-L | 236–164 | 404–284 |
| Current career earnings | $4,537,247 | $10,181,121 |
No prior-path match data is available for this tournament stage.