Jonathan Stark def. Carlos Costa
6-3 4-1 (ret.)
The match ended when Carlos Costa retired.
Jonathan Stark defeated Carlos Costa 6-3 4-1 RET after Carlos Costa retired in the 1998 Australian Open round of 128 on hard courts.
Match Information
Match Statistics
| Stat | Jonathan Stark | Carlos Costa |
|---|---|---|
| Aces | 2 | 0 |
| Double faults | 0 | 2 |
| First serve % | 52 | 80 |
| First serve points won % | 76 | 44 |
| Second serve points won % | 57 | 25 |
| Break points saved % | 83 | 0 |
| Break points converted % | 100 | 17 |
| Service points won % | 67 | 40 |
| Return points won % | 60 | 33 |
| Total points won % | 64 | 36 |
Player Comparison
| Field | Jonathan Stark | Carlos Costa |
|---|---|---|
| Country | USA | ESP |
| Birth date | Apr 3, 1971 | Apr 22, 1968 |
| Age | 26 | 29 |
| Height | 188 cm | 183 cm |
| Handedness | Right-Handed | Right-Handed |
| Backhand style | — | — |
| Ranking (entering) | 105 | 51 |
| Ranking points (entering) | 479 | 806 |
| Elo (entering) | 1,645 | 1,664 |
| Current career W-L | 135–150 | 237–202 |
| Current career earnings | $3,220,867 | $3,134,189 |
No prior-path match data is available for this tournament stage.