Jana Novotna vs Anna Kournikova — Roland Garros Round of 16
Roland Garros · WTA · Round of 16
2 — 1
Sets
Monday, 25 May 1998 ·
clay
Novotna J.6-7 6-3 6-3
Kournikova A.
Novotna J.
6662
Kournikova A.
7331
Jana Novotna defeated Anna Kournikova 6-7 6-3 6-3 in the Roland Garros round of 16 on clay. The result followed the form book — Jana Novotna came in leading the head-to-head 3–0, defending last year's round of 32. Jana Novotna extended the head-to-head to 4–0.
Key context
- Match story: Jana Novotna dropped the opening set before beating Anna Kournikova 6–7 6–3 6–3.
Head to head
3–0| Date | Tournament | Round | Surface | Winner | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1998-02-23 | Linz | QF | hard | Jana Novotna | 6-1 6-3 |
| 1998-02-18 | Hanover | SF | carpet | Jana Novotna | 6-3 6-3 |
| 1997-03-20 | Key Biscayne | R16 | hard | Jana Novotna | 6-3 6-4 |
Conditions
Court speed
Slowlow bounce, long rallies
SlowFast