Mark Philippoussis def. Christian Ruud
7-5 6-4 6-3
Mark Philippoussis defeated Christian Ruud 7-5 6-4 6-3 in the 1998 US Open round of 128 on hard courts.
Match Information
Match Statistics
| Stat | Mark Philippoussis | Christian Ruud |
|---|---|---|
| Aces | 20 | 4 |
| Double faults | 5 | 7 |
| First serve % | 62.0% | 51.0% |
| First serve points won % | 86.0% | 76.0% |
| Second serve points won % | 60.0% | 40.0% |
| Break points saved % | 80.0% | 64.0% |
| Break points converted % | 36.0% | 20.0% |
| Service points won % | 76.0% | 58.0% |
| Return points won % | 42.0% | 24.0% |
| Total points won % | 59.0% | 41.0% |
Player Comparison
| Field | Mark Philippoussis | Christian Ruud |
|---|---|---|
| Country | AUS | NOR |
| Birth date | Nov 7, 1976 | Aug 24, 1972 |
| Age | 21 | 26 |
| Height | 196 cm | 188 cm |
| Handedness | Right-Handed | Right-Handed |
| Backhand style | One-Handed Backhand | Two-Handed Backhand |
| Ranking (entering) | 22 | 99 |
| Ranking points (entering) | 1,468 | 506 |
| Elo (entering) | 1,830 | 1,524 |
| Current career W-L | 291–193 | 100–131 |
| Current career earnings | $6,987,402 | $1,399,813 |
No prior-path match data is available for this tournament stage.