Mariano Puerta defeated Lucas Arnold Ker 6-1 6-2 in the 1998 Mexican Open round of 16 on clay courts.
Match Statistics
| Stat | Mariano Puerta | Lucas Arnold Ker |
| Aces | 0 | 1 |
| Double faults | 0 | 3 |
| First serve % | 64 | 60 |
| First serve points won % | 74 | 52 |
| Second serve points won % | 38 | 14 |
| Break points saved % | 0 | 50 |
| Break points converted % | 50 | 100 |
| Service points won % | 61 | 36 |
| Return points won % | 64 | 39 |
| Total points won % | 63 | 37 |
Player Comparison
| Field | Mariano Puerta | Lucas Arnold Ker |
| Country |
ARG
|
ARG
|
| Birth date | Sep 19, 1978 | Oct 12, 1974 |
| Age | 20 | 24 |
| Height | 180 cm | 180 cm |
| Handedness | Left-Handed | Right-Handed |
| Backhand style | — | — |
| Ranking (entering) | 42 | 112 |
| Ranking points (entering) | 937 | 427 |
| Elo (entering) | 1,714 | 1,616 |
| Current career W-L | 121–116 | 19–30 |
| Current career earnings | $1,781,372 | $1,745,936 |
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