Gustavo Kuerten def. Marcelo Rios
6-4 2-1 (ret.)
The match ended when Marcelo Rios retired.
Gustavo Kuerten defeated Marcelo Rios 6-4 2-1 RET after Marcelo Rios retired in the 1999 Monte-Carlo Masters final on clay courts.
Match Information
Match Statistics
| Stat | Gustavo Kuerten | Marcelo Rios |
|---|---|---|
| Aces | 2 | 2 |
| Double faults | 0 | 2 |
| First serve % | 65.0% | 52.0% |
| First serve points won % | 80.0% | 63.0% |
| Second serve points won % | 73.0% | 48.0% |
| Break points saved % | — | 50.0% |
| Break points converted % | 50.0% | — |
| Service points won % | 77.0% | 56.0% |
| Return points won % | 44.0% | 23.0% |
| Total points won % | 57.0% | 43.0% |
Player Comparison
| Field | Gustavo Kuerten | Marcelo Rios |
|---|---|---|
| Country | BRA | CHI |
| Birth date | Sep 10, 1976 | Dec 26, 1975 |
| Age | 22 | 23 |
| Height | 190 cm | 175 cm |
| Handedness | Right-Handed | Left-Handed |
| Backhand style | One-Handed Backhand | Two-Handed Backhand |
| Ranking (entering) | 16 | 8 |
| Ranking points (entering) | 2,053 | 2,422 |
| Elo (entering) | 1,866 | 1,967 |
| Current career W-L | 339–184 | 366–180 |
| Current career earnings | $14,807,000 | $9,713,771 |
Path
Gustavo Kuerten's path
| Opponent | Score | W-L | H2H | Match Data | Date | Round |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Felix Mantilla | 3-6 6-3 6-4 | W | H2H | Match data | Apr 25, 1999 | SF |
| Vincent Spadea | 6-3 6-3 | W | H2H | Match data | Apr 25, 1999 | QF |
| Fernando Meligeni | 6-2 7-6(2) | W | H2H | Match data | Apr 24, 1999 | R16 |
| Bohdan Ulihrach | 6-7(5) 6-2 6-4 | W | H2H | Match data | Apr 22, 1999 | R32 |
| Marcio Carlsson | 6-1 6-3 | W | H2H | Match data | Apr 21, 1999 | R64 |
Gustavo Kuerten's next match
No later same-event match found for the winner.
Marcelo Rios's path
| Opponent | Score | W-L | H2H | Match Data | Date | Round |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jerome Golmard | 6-4 3-6 6-2 | W | H2H | Match data | Apr 25, 1999 | SF |
| Mark Philippoussis | 6-2 6-7(2) 6-4 | W | H2H | Match data | Apr 25, 1999 | QF |
| Hicham Arazi | 6-3 6-3 | W | H2H | Match data | Apr 24, 1999 | R16 |
| Andrei Pavel | 0-6 6-4 7-6(6) | W | H2H | Match data | Apr 22, 1999 | R32 |