Olga Barabanschikova vs Laura Golarsa — Istanbul Semi-final
Istanbul · WTA · Semi-final
2 — 0
Sets
Monday, 3 August 1998 ·
clay
Barabanschikova O.6-1 7-6
Golarsa L.
Barabanschikova O.
672
Golarsa L.
160
Olga Barabanschikova defeated Laura Golarsa 6-1 7-6 in the Istanbul semi-final on clay. The result followed the form book — Olga Barabanschikova came in leading the head-to-head 2–0. Olga Barabanschikova extended the head-to-head to 3–0.
Key context
- Match story: Olga Barabanschikova came through a tight passage before pulling clear — 6–1 7–6.
Head to head
2–0| Date | Tournament | Round | Surface | Winner | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1997-08-25 | US Open | R128 | hard | Olga Barabanschikova | 6-3 6-3 |
| 1997-02-24 | Bushey 25K | SF | carpet | Olga Barabanschikova | 7-5 4-6 7-6 |
Conditions
Court speed
Slowlow bounce, long rallies
SlowFast