Mark Knowles defeated Grant Stafford 7-5 4-6 6-4 in the 1998 Newport round of 16 on grass courts.
Match Statistics
| Stat | Mark Knowles | Grant Stafford |
| Aces | 6 | 4 |
| Double faults | 5 | 8 |
| First serve % | 63 | 59 |
| First serve points won % | 70 | 73 |
| Second serve points won % | 45 | 46 |
| Break points saved % | 64 | 29 |
| Break points converted % | 71 | 36 |
| Service points won % | 61 | 62 |
| Return points won % | 38 | 39 |
| Total points won % | 51 | 49 |
Player Comparison
| Field | Mark Knowles | Grant Stafford |
| Country |
BAH
|
RSA
|
| Birth date | Sep 4, 1971 | May 27, 1971 |
| Age | 26 | 27 |
| Height | 191 cm | 188 cm |
| Handedness | Right-Handed | Right-Handed |
| Backhand style | — | — |
| Ranking (entering) | 744 | 108 |
| Ranking points (entering) | 17 | 469 |
| Elo (entering) | 1,472 | 1,611 |
| Current career W-L | 23–52 | 83–111 |
| Current career earnings | $7,058,933 | $1,307,208 |
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