Heather Bates vs Ursula Svetlik — Frinton 10K Round of 32
Frinton 10K · ITF · Round of 32
GBRHeather Bates
Last 10 · pre-match
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2 — 1
Sets
Tuesday, 15 July 1997 ·
grass
AUTUrsula Svetlik
Last 10 · pre-match
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Bates H.2-6 6-1 7-6
Svetlik U.
Bates H.
2672
Svetlik U.
6161
Heather Bates defeated Ursula Svetlik 2-6 6-1 7-6 in the Frinton 10K round of 32 on grass. The upset overturned the form book — Ursula Svetlik came in leading the head-to-head 1–0. Heather Bates claimed a first win over Ursula Svetlik in two meetings, narrowing the head-to-head to 1–1.
Key context
- Match story: Heather Bates dropped the opening set before beating Ursula Svetlik 2–6 6–1 7–6.
Head to head
0–1| Date | Tournament | Round | Surface | Winner | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1996-03-04 | Gabarone 10K | R32 | hard | Ursula Svetlik | 6-1 6-2 |