Leander Paes defeated Gerard Solves 6-7(3) 6-4 7-5 in the 1998 Chennai quarterfinal on hard courts.
Match Statistics
| Stat | Leander Paes | Gerard Solves |
| Aces | 4 | 4 |
| Double faults | 2 | 5 |
| First serve % | 53 | 62 |
| First serve points won % | 71 | 70 |
| Second serve points won % | 60 | 52 |
| Break points saved % | 50 | 73 |
| Break points converted % | 27 | 50 |
| Service points won % | 66 | 63 |
| Return points won % | 37 | 34 |
| Total points won % | 51 | 49 |
Player Comparison
| Field | Leander Paes | Gerard Solves |
| Country |
IND
|
FRA
|
| Birth date | Jun 17, 1973 | Apr 7, 1968 |
| Age | 24 | 30 |
| Height | 178 cm | 185 cm |
| Handedness | Right-Handed | Right-Handed |
| Backhand style | — | — |
| Ranking (entering) | 130 | 155 |
| Ranking points (entering) | 360 | 290 |
| Elo (entering) | 1,642 | 1,577 |
| Current career W-L | 53–77 | 21–36 |
| Current career earnings | $8,587,586 | $403,190 |
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