Mariano Puerta defeated Richard Fromberg 6-2 3-6 6-3 in the 1998 San Marino semifinal on clay courts.
Match Statistics
| Stat | Mariano Puerta | Richard Fromberg |
| Aces | 1 | 15 |
| Double faults | 1 | 3 |
| First serve % | 66 | 59 |
| First serve points won % | 70 | 67 |
| Second serve points won % | 57 | 38 |
| Break points saved % | 25 | 38 |
| Break points converted % | 62 | 75 |
| Service points won % | 66 | 55 |
| Return points won % | 45 | 34 |
| Total points won % | 54 | 46 |
Player Comparison
| Field | Mariano Puerta | Richard Fromberg |
| Country |
ARG
|
AUS
|
| Birth date | Sep 19, 1978 | Apr 28, 1970 |
| Age | 19 | 28 |
| Height | 180 cm | 196 cm |
| Handedness | Left-Handed | Right-Handed |
| Backhand style | — | Two-Handed Backhand |
| Ranking (entering) | 73 | 30 |
| Ranking points (entering) | 620 | 1,195 |
| Elo (entering) | 1,637 | 1,712 |
| Current career W-L | 121–116 | 247–283 |
| Current career earnings | $1,781,372 | $2,605,740 |
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