Jana Novotna vs Venus Williams — Wimbledon Quarter-final
Wimbledon · WTA · Quarter-final
2 — 0
Sets
Monday, 22 June 1998 ·
grass
#615WTA
1654ELO
1576Grass ELO
46 yrs · 185 cm · Right-handed
Last 10 · pre-match
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Novotna J.7-5 7-6
Williams V.
Novotna J.
772
Williams V.
560
Jana Novotna defeated Venus Williams 7-5 7-6 in the Wimbledon quarter-final on grass. The result followed the form book — Jana Novotna came in leading the head-to-head 2–1, defending last year's final. Jana Novotna extended the head-to-head to 3–1.
Key context
- Match story: Jana Novotna edged Venus Williams in two tight sets (7–5 7–6).
Head to head
2–1| Date | Tournament | Round | Surface | Winner | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1999-03-18 | Key Biscayne | QF | hard | Venus Williams | 5-7 6-2 6-3 |
| 1999-02-15 | Hanover | F | carpet | Jana Novotna | 6-4 6-4 |
| 1997-10-27 | Kremlin Cup | QF | carpet | Jana Novotna | 7-5 6-4 |
Statistics
This season1st serve in·
—
61%
1st serve points won·
—
65%
2nd serve points won·
—
43%
Service points won·
—
56%
Return points won·
—
44%
Break points saved·
—
57%
Aces / match·
—
3.0
Double faults / match·
—
4.8
Averages over each player's completed matches in the selected window. ATP, WTA & Challenger.
Freshness
Recent loadFreshness·
—
95
Williams V.: 6 days rest · 1 match, 16 games (7d). Higher means fresher. About
Conditions
Court speed
Medium-fastrewards aggression
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