Karol Kucera defeated Richard Krajicek 7-6(6) 6-4 in the 1998 New Haven semifinal on hard courts.
Match Statistics
| Stat | Karol Kucera | Richard Krajicek |
| Aces | 6 | 8 |
| Double faults | 6 | 4 |
| First serve % | 57 | 61 |
| First serve points won % | 80 | 84 |
| Second serve points won % | 55 | 44 |
| Break points saved % | 50 | 60 |
| Break points converted % | 40 | 50 |
| Service points won % | 69 | 69 |
| Return points won % | 31 | 31 |
| Total points won % | 51 | 49 |
Player Comparison
| Field | Karol Kucera | Richard Krajicek |
| Country |
SVK
|
NED
|
| Birth date | Mar 4, 1974 | Dec 6, 1971 |
| Age | 24 | 26 |
| Height | 188 cm | 196 cm |
| Handedness | Right-Handed | Right-Handed |
| Backhand style | Two-Handed Backhand | One-Handed Backhand |
| Ranking (entering) | 13 | 6 |
| Ranking points (entering) | 2,185 | 2,631 |
| Elo (entering) | 1,858 | 1,988 |
| Current career W-L | 261–233 | 408–207 |
| Current career earnings | $5,061,125 | $10,077,425 |
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