Byron Black def. Patrick Rafter
6-3 6-4
Byron Black defeated Patrick Rafter 6-3 6-4 in the 1998 St. Poelten round of 32 on clay courts.
Match Information
Match Statistics
| Stat | Byron Black | Patrick Rafter |
|---|---|---|
| Aces | 0 | 5 |
| Double faults | 1 | 3 |
| First serve % | 67 | 69 |
| First serve points won % | 62 | 65 |
| Second serve points won % | 74 | 30 |
| Break points saved % | 83 | 56 |
| Break points converted % | 44 | 17 |
| Service points won % | 66 | 54 |
| Return points won % | 46 | 34 |
| Total points won % | 55 | 45 |
Player Comparison
| Field | Byron Black | Patrick Rafter |
|---|---|---|
| Country | ZIM | AUS |
| Birth date | Oct 6, 1969 | Dec 28, 1972 |
| Age | 28 | 25 |
| Height | 175 cm | 185 cm |
| Handedness | Right-Handed | Right-Handed |
| Backhand style | Two-Handed Backhand | — |
| Ranking (entering) | 53 | 4 |
| Ranking points (entering) | 829 | 3,190 |
| Elo (entering) | 1,774 | 1,907 |
| Current career W-L | 240–230 | 333–178 |
| Current career earnings | $5,159,775 | $11,133,128 |
No prior-path match data is available for this tournament stage.