Michael Tebbutt defeated Lleyton Hewitt 5-7 6-3 7-5 in the 1998 Sydney International round of 16 on hard courts.
Match Statistics
| Stat | Michael Tebbutt | Lleyton Hewitt |
| Aces | 22 | 5 |
| Double faults | 9 | 7 |
| First serve % | 57 | 50 |
| First serve points won % | 75 | 74 |
| Second serve points won % | 43 | 40 |
| Break points saved % | 64 | 44 |
| Break points converted % | 56 | 36 |
| Service points won % | 61 | 57 |
| Return points won % | 43 | 39 |
| Total points won % | 53 | 47 |
Player Comparison
| Field | Michael Tebbutt | Lleyton Hewitt |
| Country |
AUS
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AUS
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| Birth date | Dec 22, 1970 | Feb 24, 1981 |
| Age | 27 | 16 |
| Height | 190 cm | 178 cm |
| Handedness | Left-Handed | Right-Handed |
| Backhand style | — | Two-Handed Backhand |
| Ranking (entering) | 144 | 200 |
| Ranking points (entering) | 313 | 219 |
| Elo (entering) | 1,630 | 1,649 |
| Current career W-L | 64–84 | 567–244 |
| Current career earnings | $1,114,448 | $20,890,470 |
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