Patrick Rafter defeated Nicolas Escude 6-3 6-2 in the 1998 Long Island quarterfinal on hard courts.
Match Statistics
| Stat | Patrick Rafter | Nicolas Escude |
| Aces | 4 | 3 |
| Double faults | 1 | 2 |
| First serve % | 62 | 57 |
| First serve points won % | 89 | 54 |
| Second serve points won % | 65 | 50 |
| Break points saved % | — | 62 |
| Break points converted % | 38 | — |
| Service points won % | 80 | 52 |
| Return points won % | 48 | 20 |
| Total points won % | 64 | 36 |
Player Comparison
| Field | Patrick Rafter | Nicolas Escude |
| Country |
AUS
|
FRA
|
| Birth date | Dec 28, 1972 | Apr 3, 1976 |
| Age | 25 | 22 |
| Height | 185 cm | 185 cm |
| Handedness | Right-Handed | Right-Handed |
| Backhand style | — | Two-Handed Backhand |
| Ranking (entering) | 3 | 40 |
| Ranking points (entering) | 3,405 | 1,021 |
| Elo (entering) | 1,995 | 1,713 |
| Current career W-L | 333–178 | 157–125 |
| Current career earnings | $11,133,128 | $3,216,150 |
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