Jana Novotna vs Irina Spirlea — Berlin Quarter-final
Berlin · WTA · Quarter-final
2 — 1
Sets
Monday, 11 May 1998 ·
grass
Novotna J.6-3 5-7 6-3
Spirlea I.
Novotna J.
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Spirlea I.
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Jana Novotna defeated Irina Spirlea 6-3 5-7 6-3 in the Berlin quarter-final on grass. The result followed the form book — Jana Novotna came in leading the head-to-head 5–0, defending last year's semi-final. Jana Novotna extended the head-to-head to 6–0.
Key context
- Match story: Jana Novotna closed it out in three sets, 6–3 5–7 6–3.
Head to head
5–0| Date | Tournament | Round | Surface | Winner | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1998-08-31 | US Open | R16 | hard | Jana Novotna | 6-3 6-3 |
| 1998-06-22 | Wimbledon | R16 | grass | Jana Novotna | 6-2 6-3 |
| 1998-06-15 | Eastbourne | QF | grass | Jana Novotna | 6-4 7-5 |
| 1997-11-17 | WTA Tour Championships | SF | carpet | Jana Novotna | 7-6 6-2 |
| 1996-05-27 | Roland Garros | R16 | clay | Jana Novotna | 6-1 7-5 |
Conditions
Court speed
Fastbig serves, short points
SlowFast