Mark Philippoussis def. Yevgeny Kafelnikov
6-7(5) 7-6(1) 6-4 6-2
Mark Philippoussis defeated Yevgeny Kafelnikov 6-7(5) 7-6(1) 6-4 6-2 in the 1998 Wimbledon round of 128 on grass courts.
Match Information
Match Statistics
| Stat | Mark Philippoussis | Yevgeny Kafelnikov |
|---|---|---|
| Aces | 20 | 4 |
| Double faults | 14 | 21 |
| First serve % | 56 | 43 |
| First serve points won % | 85 | 70 |
| Second serve points won % | 38 | 37 |
| Break points saved % | 50 | 70 |
| Break points converted % | 30 | 50 |
| Service points won % | 64 | 51 |
| Return points won % | 49 | 36 |
| Total points won % | 56 | 44 |
Player Comparison
| Field | Mark Philippoussis | Yevgeny Kafelnikov |
|---|---|---|
| Country | AUS | RUS |
| Birth date | Nov 7, 1976 | Feb 18, 1974 |
| Age | 21 | 24 |
| Height | 196 cm | 190 cm |
| Handedness | Right-Handed | Right-Handed |
| Backhand style | — | Two-Handed Backhand |
| Ranking (entering) | 28 | 7 |
| Ranking points (entering) | 1,228 | 2,701 |
| Elo (entering) | 1,759 | 1,886 |
| Current career W-L | 291–193 | 574–281 |
| Current career earnings | $6,987,402 | $23,883,797 |
No prior-path match data is available for this tournament stage.