Patrick Rafter defeated Vincent Spadea 6-4 6-3 in the Sydney Olympics round of 64 on hard. The upset overturned the form book — Vincent Spadea came in leading the head-to-head 1–0, but Patrick Rafter had been the form player, winning 2 of their last 7 on hard. Patrick Rafter claimed a first win over Vincent Spadea in two meetings, narrowing the head-to-head to 1–1.
| Date | Tournament | Round | Surface | Winner | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1998-03-16 | Miami Masters | R64 | hard | Vincent Spadea | 6-3 7-5 |
Each player's serve crossed against the other's return, converted to expected hold of serve. Recent completed matches, ATP, WTA & Challenger. About
Averages over each player's completed matches in the selected window (108 vs 200). ATP, WTA & Challenger.