Boris Becker defeated Greg Rusedski 6-4 3-6 4-6 6-3 6-3 in the Australian Open round of 128 on hard. The result followed the form book — Boris Becker came in leading the head-to-head 1–0, defending last year's round of 128. Boris Becker extended the head-to-head to 2–0.
| Date | Tournament | Round | Surface | Winner | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1998-04-20 | Monte Carlo Masters | R32 | clay | Boris Becker | 6-4 3-6 6-3 |
Averages over each player's completed matches in the selected window (68 vs 200). ATP, WTA & Challenger.
Each player's serve crossed against the other's return, converted to expected hold of serve. Recent completed matches, ATP, WTA & Challenger. About