Patrick Rafter defeated Nicolas Escude 7-5 6-0 2-6 6-4 in the 1999 Roland Garros round of 64 on clay courts.
Match Statistics
| Stat | Patrick Rafter | Nicolas Escude |
| Aces | 13 | 4 |
| Double faults | 4 | 1 |
| First serve % | 64 | 61 |
| First serve points won % | 70 | 56 |
| Second serve points won % | 51 | 52 |
| Break points saved % | 69 | 59 |
| Break points converted % | 41 | 31 |
| Service points won % | 63 | 54 |
| Return points won % | 46 | 37 |
| Total points won % | 54 | 46 |
Player Comparison
| Field | Patrick Rafter | Nicolas Escude |
| Country |
AUS
|
FRA
|
| Birth date | Dec 28, 1972 | Apr 3, 1976 |
| Age | 26 | 23 |
| Height | 185 cm | 185 cm |
| Handedness | Right-Handed | Right-Handed |
| Backhand style | — | Two-Handed Backhand |
| Ranking (entering) | 3 | 123 |
| Ranking points (entering) | 3,298 | 376 |
| Elo (entering) | 1,891 | 1,649 |
| Current career W-L | 333–178 | 157–125 |
| Current career earnings | $11,133,128 | $3,216,150 |
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