Karol Kucera def. Sjeng Schalken
6-2 6-2
Karol Kucera defeated Sjeng Schalken 6-2 6-2 in the 1998 Sydney International round of 32 on hard courts.
Match Information
Match Statistics
| Stat | Karol Kucera | Sjeng Schalken |
|---|---|---|
| Aces | 6 | 0 |
| Double faults | 7 | 3 |
| First serve % | 41.0% | 58.0% |
| First serve points won % | 73.0% | 59.0% |
| Second serve points won % | 56.0% | 24.0% |
| Break points saved % | 80.0% | 58.0% |
| Break points converted % | 42.0% | 20.0% |
| Service points won % | 63.0% | 44.0% |
| Return points won % | 56.0% | 37.0% |
| Total points won % | 60.0% | 40.0% |
Player Comparison
| Field | Karol Kucera | Sjeng Schalken |
|---|---|---|
| Country | SVK | NED |
| Birth date | Mar 4, 1974 | Sep 8, 1976 |
| Age | 23 | 21 |
| Height | 188 cm | 193 cm |
| Handedness | Right-Handed | Right-Handed |
| Backhand style | Two-Handed Backhand | — |
| Ranking (entering) | 25 | 51 |
| Ranking points (entering) | 1,364 | 792 |
| Elo (entering) | 1,832 | 1,654 |
| Current career W-L | 261–233 | 280–254 |
| Current career earnings | $5,061,125 | $5,192,798 |
No prior-path match data is available for this tournament stage.