Mark Philippoussis def. Alex Calatrava
7-6(0) 6-4 7-6(4)
Mark Philippoussis defeated Alex Calatrava 7-6(0) 6-4 7-6(4) in the 1998 Australian Open round of 128 on hard courts.
Match Information
Match Statistics
| Stat | Mark Philippoussis | Alex Calatrava |
|---|---|---|
| Aces | 22 | 20 |
| Double faults | 1 | 3 |
| First serve % | 79.0% | 57.0% |
| First serve points won % | 88.0% | 89.0% |
| Second serve points won % | 60.0% | 52.0% |
| Break points saved % | — | 83.0% |
| Break points converted % | 17.0% | — |
| Service points won % | 82.0% | 73.0% |
| Return points won % | 27.0% | 18.0% |
| Total points won % | 54.0% | 46.0% |
Player Comparison
| Field | Mark Philippoussis | Alex Calatrava |
|---|---|---|
| Country | AUS | ESP |
| Birth date | Nov 7, 1976 | Jun 14, 1973 |
| Age | 21 | 24 |
| Height | 196 cm | 190 cm |
| Handedness | Right-Handed | Right-Handed |
| Backhand style | One-Handed Backhand | — |
| Ranking (entering) | 17 | 110 |
| Ranking points (entering) | 1,809 | 443 |
| Elo (entering) | 1,854 | 1,474 |
| Current career W-L | 291–193 | 69–109 |
| Current career earnings | $6,987,402 | $1,335,933 |
No prior-path match data is available for this tournament stage.