Mariano Zabaleta defeated Jeff Tarango 6-0 6-2 6-2 in the 1998 Roland Garros round of 64 on clay courts.
Match Statistics
| Stat | Mariano Zabaleta | Jeff Tarango |
| Aces | 11 | 3 |
| Double faults | 5 | 6 |
| First serve % | 63 | 62 |
| First serve points won % | 75 | 55 |
| Second serve points won % | 41 | 15 |
| Break points saved % | 75 | 55 |
| Break points converted % | 45 | 25 |
| Service points won % | 62 | 40 |
| Return points won % | 60 | 38 |
| Total points won % | 61 | 39 |
Player Comparison
| Field | Mariano Zabaleta | Jeff Tarango |
| Country |
ARG
|
USA
|
| Birth date | Feb 28, 1978 | Nov 20, 1968 |
| Age | 20 | 29 |
| Height | 183 cm | 180 cm |
| Handedness | Right-Handed | Left-Handed |
| Backhand style | — | Two-Handed Backhand |
| Ranking (entering) | 213 | 47 |
| Ranking points (entering) | 185 | 877 |
| Elo (entering) | 1,568 | 1,716 |
| Current career W-L | 201–208 | 240–294 |
| Current career earnings | $3,204,127 | $3,730,289 |
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