Karol Kucera def. Sergi Bruguera
3-6 7-5 6-1 (ret.)
The match ended when Sergi Bruguera retired.
Karol Kucera defeated Sergi Bruguera 3-6 7-5 6-1 RET after Sergi Bruguera retired in the 1998 Australian Open round of 128 on hard courts.
Match Information
Match Statistics
| Stat | Karol Kucera | Sergi Bruguera |
|---|---|---|
| Aces | 11 | 1 |
| Double faults | 8 | 3 |
| First serve % | 51.0% | 55.0% |
| First serve points won % | 80.0% | 69.0% |
| Second serve points won % | 39.0% | 49.0% |
| Break points saved % | 62.0% | 50.0% |
| Break points converted % | 50.0% | 38.0% |
| Service points won % | 60.0% | 60.0% |
| Return points won % | 40.0% | 40.0% |
| Total points won % | 52.0% | 48.0% |
Player Comparison
| Field | Karol Kucera | Sergi Bruguera |
|---|---|---|
| Country | SVK | ESP |
| Birth date | Mar 4, 1974 | Jan 16, 1971 |
| Age | 23 | 27 |
| Height | 188 cm | 188 cm |
| Handedness | Right-Handed | Right-Handed |
| Backhand style | Two-Handed Backhand | Two-Handed Backhand |
| Ranking (entering) | 20 | 12 |
| Ranking points (entering) | 1,569 | 2,280 |
| Elo (entering) | 1,896 | 1,749 |
| Current career W-L | 261–233 | 420–257 |
| Current career earnings | $5,061,125 | $11,632,199 |
No prior-path match data is available for this tournament stage.