Gustavo Kuerten def. Carlos Costa
1-6 6-4 6-2
Gustavo Kuerten defeated Carlos Costa 1-6 6-4 6-2 in the 1998 Italian Open round of 64 on clay courts.
Match Information
Match Statistics
| Stat | Gustavo Kuerten | Carlos Costa |
|---|---|---|
| Aces | 5 | 5 |
| Double faults | 4 | 5 |
| First serve % | 59.0% | 43.0% |
| First serve points won % | 64.0% | 74.0% |
| Second serve points won % | 38.0% | 42.0% |
| Break points saved % | 33.0% | 29.0% |
| Break points converted % | 71.0% | 67.0% |
| Service points won % | 54.0% | 56.0% |
| Return points won % | 44.0% | 46.0% |
| Total points won % | 49.0% | 51.0% |
Player Comparison
| Field | Gustavo Kuerten | Carlos Costa |
|---|---|---|
| Country | BRA | ESP |
| Birth date | Sep 10, 1976 | Apr 22, 1968 |
| Age | 21 | 30 |
| Height | 190 cm | 183 cm |
| Handedness | Right-Handed | Right-Handed |
| Backhand style | One-Handed Backhand | — |
| Ranking (entering) | 9 | 56 |
| Ranking points (entering) | 2,364 | 808 |
| Elo (entering) | 1,785 | 1,700 |
| Current career W-L | 339–184 | 237–202 |
| Current career earnings | $14,807,000 | $3,134,189 |
No prior-path match data is available for this tournament stage.