Jana Novotna vs Mary Joe Fernandez — Wimbledon Round of 16
Wimbledon · WTA · Round of 16
2 — 1
Sets
Monday, 23 June 1997 ·
grass
Novotna J.5-7 6-4 7-5
Joe Fernandez M.
Novotna J.
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Joe Fernandez M.
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Jana Novotna defeated Mary Joe Fernandez 5-7 6-4 7-5 in the Wimbledon round of 16 on grass. The result followed the form book — Jana Novotna came in leading the head-to-head 2–1. Jana Novotna extended the head-to-head to 3–1.
Key context
- Match story: Jana Novotna dropped the opening set before beating Mary Joe Fernandez 5–7 6–4 7–5.
Head to head
2–1| Date | Tournament | Round | Surface | Winner | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1999-03-05 | Indian Wells | R32 | hard | Jana Novotna | 6-0 6-3 |
| 1997-08-25 | US Open | R16 | hard | Jana Novotna | 7-5 6-4 |
| 1997-05-12 | Berlin | SF | grass | Mary Joe Fernandez | 6-3 6-1 |
Conditions
Court speed
Medium-fastrewards aggression
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