David Wheaton def. Marcello Craca
6-4 3-6 6-3 6-3
David Wheaton defeated Marcello Craca 6-4 3-6 6-3 6-3 in the 1998 Australian Open round of 128 on hard courts.
Match Information
Match Statistics
| Stat | David Wheaton | Marcello Craca |
|---|---|---|
| Aces | 14 | 3 |
| Double faults | 5 | 5 |
| First serve % | 63 | 57 |
| First serve points won % | 83 | 71 |
| Second serve points won % | 51 | 47 |
| Break points saved % | 60 | 50 |
| Break points converted % | 50 | 40 |
| Service points won % | 72 | 61 |
| Return points won % | 39 | 28 |
| Total points won % | 55 | 45 |
Player Comparison
| Field | David Wheaton | Marcello Craca |
|---|---|---|
| Country | USA | GER |
| Birth date | Jun 2, 1969 | Oct 27, 1974 |
| Age | 28 | 23 |
| Height | 193 cm | 180 cm |
| Handedness | Right-Handed | Right-Handed |
| Backhand style | — | — |
| Ranking (entering) | 148 | 90 |
| Ranking points (entering) | 306 | 523 |
| Elo (entering) | 1,705 | 1,544 |
| Current career W-L | 231–190 | 11–23 |
| Current career earnings | $5,238,401 | $273,659 |
No prior-path match data is available for this tournament stage.