Steffi Graf vs Irina Spirlea — Roland Garros Round of 16
Roland Garros · WTA · Round of 16
2 — 1
Sets
Monday, 26 May 1997 ·
clay
Graf S.6-7 6-2 6-2
Spirlea I.
Graf S.
6662
Spirlea I.
7221
Steffi Graf defeated Irina Spirlea 6-7 6-2 6-2 in the Roland Garros round of 16 on clay. The result followed the form book — Steffi Graf came in leading the head-to-head 1–0, defending the title. Steffi Graf extended the head-to-head to 2–0.
Key context
- Match story: Steffi Graf dropped the opening set before beating Irina Spirlea 6–7 6–2 6–2.
Head to head
1–0| Date | Tournament | Round | Surface | Winner | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1994-05-23 | Roland Garros | R16 | clay | Steffi Graf | 6-0 6-1 |
Conditions
Court speed
Slowlow bounce, long rallies
SlowFast