Nicolas Lapentti def. Jiri Novak
6-3 7-5
Nicolas Lapentti defeated Jiri Novak 6-3 7-5 in the 1998 Palermo round of 32 on clay courts.
Match Information
Match Statistics
| Stat | Nicolas Lapentti | Jiri Novak |
|---|---|---|
| Aces | 1 | 3 |
| Double faults | 3 | 2 |
| First serve % | 72.0% | 62.0% |
| First serve points won % | 71.0% | 65.0% |
| Second serve points won % | 42.0% | 32.0% |
| Break points saved % | 62.0% | 55.0% |
| Break points converted % | 45.0% | 38.0% |
| Service points won % | 63.0% | 52.0% |
| Return points won % | 48.0% | 37.0% |
| Total points won % | 55.0% | 45.0% |
Player Comparison
| Field | Nicolas Lapentti | Jiri Novak |
|---|---|---|
| Country | ECU | CZE |
| Birth date | Aug 13, 1976 | Mar 22, 1975 |
| Age | 22 | 23 |
| Height | 188 cm | 190 cm |
| Handedness | Right-Handed | Right-Handed |
| Backhand style | Two-Handed Backhand | Two-Handed Backhand |
| Ranking (entering) | 75 | 81 |
| Ranking points (entering) | 633 | 587 |
| Elo (entering) | 1,574 | 1,613 |
| Current career W-L | 282–283 | 319–253 |
| Current career earnings | $6,315,143 | $7,618,613 |
No prior-path match data is available for this tournament stage.