Jana Novotna vs Irina Spirlea — Eastbourne Quarter-final
Eastbourne · WTA · Quarter-final
2 — 0
Sets
Monday, 15 June 1998 ·
grass
Novotna J.6-4 7-5
Spirlea I.
Novotna J.
672
Spirlea I.
450
Jana Novotna defeated Irina Spirlea 6-4 7-5 in the Eastbourne 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 edged Irina Spirlea in two tight sets (6–4 7–5).
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 |
| 1998-05-11 | Berlin | QF | grass | Jana Novotna | 6-3 5-7 6-3 |
| 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
Medium-fastrewards aggression
SlowFast