Mark Philippoussis def. Carlos Moya
6-1 6-4 5-7 6-4
Mark Philippoussis defeated Carlos Moya 6-1 6-4 5-7 6-4 in the 1998 US Open semifinal on hard courts.
Match Information
Match Statistics
| Stat | Mark Philippoussis | Carlos Moya |
|---|---|---|
| Aces | 21 | 6 |
| Double faults | 11 | 4 |
| First serve % | 66.0% | 57.0% |
| First serve points won % | 88.0% | 79.0% |
| Second serve points won % | 39.0% | 43.0% |
| Break points saved % | 67.0% | 71.0% |
| Break points converted % | 29.0% | 33.0% |
| Service points won % | 71.0% | 64.0% |
| Return points won % | 36.0% | 29.0% |
| Total points won % | 55.0% | 45.0% |
Player Comparison
| Field | Mark Philippoussis | Carlos Moya |
|---|---|---|
| Country | AUS | ESP |
| Birth date | Nov 7, 1976 | Aug 27, 1976 |
| Age | 21 | 22 |
| Height | 196 cm | 190 cm |
| Handedness | Right-Handed | Right-Handed |
| Backhand style | One-Handed Backhand | Two-Handed Backhand |
| Ranking (entering) | 22 | 10 |
| Ranking points (entering) | 1,468 | 2,509 |
| Elo (entering) | 1,911 | 1,965 |
| Current career W-L | 291–193 | 554–310 |
| Current career earnings | $6,987,402 | $13,443,970 |
Path
Mark Philippoussis's path
| Opponent | Score | W-L | H2H | Match Data | Date | Round |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thomas Johansson | 4-6 6-3 6-7(3) 6-3 7-6(10) | W | H2H | Match data | Sep 11, 1998 | QF |
| Tim Henman | 7-5 0-6 6-4 6-1 | W | H2H | Match data | Sep 9, 1998 | R16 |
| Lucas Arnold Ker | 7-6(5) 6-3 6-3 | W | H2H | Match data | Sep 6, 1998 | R32 |
| Sebastien Lareau | 6-7(3) 6-3 6-3 6-4 | W | H2H | Match data | Sep 4, 1998 | R64 |
| Christian Ruud | 7-5 6-4 6-3 | W | H2H | Match data | Sep 2, 1998 | R128 |
Mark Philippoussis's next match
| Opponent | Score | W-L | H2H | Match Data | Date | Round |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Patrick Rafter | 3-6 6-3 2-6 0-6 | L | H2H | Match data | Sep 14, 1998 | F |
Carlos Moya's path
| Opponent | Score | W-L | H2H | Match Data | Date | Round |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Magnus Larsson | 6-4 6-3 6-3 | W | H2H | Match data | Sep 11, 1998 | QF |
| Alex Corretja | 7-6(4) 7-5 6-3 | W | H2H | Match data | Sep 9, 1998 | R16 |
| Jan-Michael Gambill | 6-2 3-6 3-6 6-3 7-6(4) | W | H2H | Match data | Sep 6, 1998 | R32 |
| Michael Chang | 3-6 1-6 7-6(5) 6-4 6-3 | W | H2H | Match data | Sep 4, 1998 | R64 |
| Mariano Puerta | 6-1 7-6(4) 6-7(3) 4-4 (def.) | W | H2H | Match data | Sep 2, 1998 | R128 |