Patrick Rafter def. Jeff Tarango
7-6(4) 7-6(4) 6-7(4) 7-5
Patrick Rafter defeated Jeff Tarango 7-6(4) 7-6(4) 6-7(4) 7-5 in the 1998 Australian Open round of 128 on hard courts.
Match Information
Match Statistics
| Stat | Patrick Rafter | Jeff Tarango |
|---|---|---|
| Aces | 25 | 5 |
| Double faults | 4 | 4 |
| First serve % | 70 | 64 |
| First serve points won % | 80 | 63 |
| Second serve points won % | 41 | 52 |
| Break points saved % | 17 | 57 |
| Break points converted % | 43 | 83 |
| Service points won % | 68 | 59 |
| Return points won % | 41 | 32 |
| Total points won % | 55 | 45 |
Player Comparison
| Field | Patrick Rafter | Jeff Tarango |
|---|---|---|
| Country | AUS | USA |
| Birth date | Dec 28, 1972 | Nov 20, 1968 |
| Age | 25 | 29 |
| Height | 185 cm | 180 cm |
| Handedness | Right-Handed | Left-Handed |
| Backhand style | — | Two-Handed Backhand |
| Ranking (entering) | 2 | 58 |
| Ranking points (entering) | 3,250 | 767 |
| Elo (entering) | 2,033 | 1,683 |
| Current career W-L | 333–178 | 240–294 |
| Current career earnings | $11,133,128 | $3,730,289 |
No prior-path match data is available for this tournament stage.