Karol Kucera def. Marat Safin
6-2 3-6 7-6(5)
Karol Kucera defeated Marat Safin 6-2 3-6 7-6(5) in the 1998 Dutch Open round of 32 on clay courts.
Match Information
Match Statistics
| Stat | Karol Kucera | Marat Safin |
|---|---|---|
| Aces | 4 | 7 |
| Double faults | 4 | 2 |
| First serve % | 49.0% | 52.0% |
| First serve points won % | 64.0% | 78.0% |
| Second serve points won % | 59.0% | 40.0% |
| Break points saved % | 25.0% | 50.0% |
| Break points converted % | 50.0% | 75.0% |
| Service points won % | 62.0% | 60.0% |
| Return points won % | 40.0% | 38.0% |
| Total points won % | 51.0% | 49.0% |
Player Comparison
| Field | Karol Kucera | Marat Safin |
|---|---|---|
| Country | SVK | RUS |
| Birth date | Mar 4, 1974 | Jan 27, 1980 |
| Age | 24 | 18 |
| Height | 188 cm | 193 cm |
| Handedness | Right-Handed | Right-Handed |
| Backhand style | Two-Handed Backhand | Two-Handed Backhand |
| Ranking (entering) | 14 | 77 |
| Ranking points (entering) | 2,127 | 618 |
| Elo (entering) | 1,819 | 1,594 |
| Current career W-L | 261–233 | 396–249 |
| Current career earnings | $5,061,125 | $14,373,291 |
No prior-path match data is available for this tournament stage.