Pete Sampras def. Sjeng Schalken
7-5 6-4 6-2
Pete Sampras defeated Sjeng Schalken 7-5 6-4 6-2 in the 1998 Australian Open round of 128 on hard courts.
Match Information
Match Statistics
| Stat | Pete Sampras | Sjeng Schalken |
|---|---|---|
| Aces | 17 | 5 |
| Double faults | 2 | 3 |
| First serve % | 70 | 62 |
| First serve points won % | 92 | 66 |
| Second serve points won % | 46 | 42 |
| Break points saved % | 0 | 64 |
| Break points converted % | 36 | 100 |
| Service points won % | 79 | 57 |
| Return points won % | 43 | 21 |
| Total points won % | 59 | 41 |
Player Comparison
| Field | Pete Sampras | Sjeng Schalken |
|---|---|---|
| Country | USA | NED |
| Birth date | Aug 12, 1971 | Sep 8, 1976 |
| Age | 26 | 21 |
| Height | 185 cm | 193 cm |
| Handedness | Right-Handed | Right-Handed |
| Backhand style | One-Handed Backhand | — |
| Ranking (entering) | 1 | 52 |
| Ranking points (entering) | 4,547 | 792 |
| Elo (entering) | 2,189 | 1,645 |
| Current career W-L | 739–209 | 280–254 |
| Current career earnings | $43,280,489 | $5,192,798 |
No prior-path match data is available for this tournament stage.