Jiri Novak def. Dinu Pescariu
7-5 6-4
Jiri Novak defeated Dinu Pescariu 7-5 6-4 in the 1998 Swedish Open round of 32 on clay courts.
Match Information
Match Statistics
| Stat | Jiri Novak | Dinu Pescariu |
|---|---|---|
| Aces | 6 | 2 |
| Double faults | 2 | 1 |
| First serve % | 53.0% | 66.0% |
| First serve points won % | 72.0% | 43.0% |
| Second serve points won % | 43.0% | 54.0% |
| Break points saved % | 33.0% | 50.0% |
| Break points converted % | 50.0% | 67.0% |
| Service points won % | 58.0% | 46.0% |
| Return points won % | 54.0% | 42.0% |
| Total points won % | 56.0% | 44.0% |
| Match Serve+ | -3.6 | -15.5 |
| Match Return+ | +15.5 | +3.6 |
* 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 | Jiri Novak | Dinu Pescariu |
|---|---|---|
| Country | CZE | ROU |
| Birth date | Mar 22, 1975 | Apr 12, 1974 |
| Age | 23 | 24 |
| Height | 190 cm | 185 cm |
| Handedness | Right-Handed | Right-Handed |
| Backhand style | Two-Handed Backhand | — |
| Ranking (entering) | 72 | 82 |
| Ranking points (entering) | 662 | 629 |
| Elo (entering) | 1,609 | 1,511 |
| Current career W-L | 319–253 | 23–56 |
| Current career earnings | $7,618,613 | $676,539 |
No prior-path match data is available for this tournament stage.