Jonas Bjorkman def. Cedric Pioline
6-2 4-6 6-1 6-7(3) 6-2
Jonas Bjorkman defeated Cedric Pioline 6-2 4-6 6-1 6-7(3) 6-2 in the 1998 US Open round of 128 on hard courts.
Match Information
Match Statistics
| Stat | Jonas Bjorkman | Cedric Pioline |
|---|---|---|
| Aces | 5 | 7 |
| Double faults | 8 | 8 |
| First serve % | 55.0% | 55.0% |
| First serve points won % | 72.0% | 64.0% |
| Second serve points won % | 45.0% | 37.0% |
| Break points saved % | 58.0% | 31.0% |
| Break points converted % | 69.0% | 42.0% |
| Service points won % | 60.0% | 52.0% |
| Return points won % | 48.0% | 40.0% |
| Total points won % | 54.0% | 46.0% |
| Match Serve+ | -2.1 | -10.3 |
| Match Return+ | +10.3 | +2.1 |
* Match Serve+ and Match Return+ compare this match with the ATP 1998 average from available match stats. Zero is average; +5 means five percentage points above average. No opponent adjustment.
Player Comparison
| Field | Jonas Bjorkman | Cedric Pioline |
|---|---|---|
| Country | SWE | FRA |
| Birth date | Mar 23, 1972 | Jun 15, 1969 |
| Age | 26 | 29 |
| Height | 183 cm | 188 cm |
| Handedness | Right-Handed | Right-Handed |
| Backhand style | Two-Handed Backhand | One-Handed Backhand |
| Ranking (entering) | 12 | 17 |
| Ranking points (entering) | 2,337 | 1,775 |
| Elo (entering) | 1,810 | 1,812 |
| Current career W-L | 395–344 | 370–301 |
| Current career earnings | $14,610,671 | $6,921,029 |
No prior-path match data is available for this tournament stage.