Marcelo Rios vs Andre Agassi — Grand Slam Cup Final
Grand Slam Cup · ATP · Final
3 — 2
Sets
Monday, 28 September 1998
carpet
Rios M.6-4 2-6 7-6 5-7 6-3
Agassi A.
Rios M.
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Agassi A.
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Marcelo Rios defeated Andre Agassi 6-4 2-6 7-6 5-7 6-3 in the Grand Slam Cup final on carpet. The result followed the form book — Marcelo Rios came in defending last year's quarter-final. Marcelo Rios extended the head-to-head to 2–1.
Key context
- Match story: Marcelo Rios closed it out in five sets, 6–4 2–6 7–6 5–7 6–3.
Head to head
1–1| Date | Tournament | Round | Surface | Winner | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2002-03-18 | Miami Masters | SF | hard | Andre Agassi | 6-7(7) 6-4 RET |
| 1998-03-16 | Miami Masters | F | hard | Marcelo Rios | 7-5 6-3 6-4 |
Serve vs return
This seasonServe advantage — Agassi A.
Each player's serve crossed against the other's return, converted to expected hold of serve. Recent completed matches, ATP, WTA & Challenger. About
Statistics
This season1st serve in·Even
58%
61%
1st serve points won·Even
71%
74%
2nd serve points won·Even
52%
55%
Service points won·Even
63%
67%
Return points won·Even
40%
40%
Break points saved·Even
63%
67%
Aces / match·Slight edge
5.3
6.5
Double faults / match·Slight edge
3.2
2.5
Averages over each player's completed matches in the selected window (200 vs 200). ATP, WTA & Challenger.
Draw
Final
Rios M.
Agassi A.
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