Elena Makarova vs Barbara Paulus — Palermo Semi-final
Palermo · WTA · Semi-final
2 — 0
Sets
Monday, 14 July 1997 ·
clay
Makarova E.6-4 7-5
Paulus B.
Makarova E.
672
Paulus B.
450
Elena Makarova defeated Barbara Paulus 6-4 7-5 in the Palermo semi-final on clay. The upset overturned the form book — Barbara Paulus came in leading the head-to-head 1–0. Elena Makarova claimed a first win over Barbara Paulus in two meetings, narrowing the head-to-head to 1–1.
Key context
- Match story: Elena Makarova edged Barbara Paulus in two tight sets (6–4 7–5).
Head to head
0–1| Date | Tournament | Round | Surface | Winner | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1998-07-13 | Warsaw | R32 | clay | Barbara Paulus | 1-6 7-5 7-5 |
Conditions
Court speed
Slowlow bounce, long rallies
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