Sjeng Schalken def. Patrick Rafter
6-3 6-7(4) 6-4
Sjeng Schalken defeated Patrick Rafter 6-3 6-7(4) 6-4 in the 1998 Italian Open round of 64 on clay courts.
Match Information
Match Statistics
| Stat | Sjeng Schalken | Patrick Rafter |
|---|---|---|
| Aces | 4 | 5 |
| Double faults | 2 | 8 |
| First serve % | 62 | 58 |
| First serve points won % | 65 | 88 |
| Second serve points won % | 70 | 42 |
| Break points saved % | 100 | 62 |
| Break points converted % | 38 | 0 |
| Service points won % | 67 | 69 |
| Return points won % | 31 | 33 |
| Total points won % | 51 | 49 |
Player Comparison
| Field | Sjeng Schalken | Patrick Rafter |
|---|---|---|
| Country | NED | AUS |
| Birth date | Sep 8, 1976 | Dec 28, 1972 |
| Age | 21 | 25 |
| Height | 193 cm | 185 cm |
| Handedness | Right-Handed | Right-Handed |
| Backhand style | — | — |
| Ranking (entering) | 57 | 4 |
| Ranking points (entering) | 779 | 3,190 |
| Elo (entering) | 1,668 | 1,934 |
| Current career W-L | 280–254 | 333–178 |
| Current career earnings | $5,192,798 | $11,133,128 |
No prior-path match data is available for this tournament stage.