Laura Golarsa vs Anna Smashnova — Istanbul Quarter-final
Istanbul · WTA · Quarter-final
2 — 1
Sets
Monday, 3 August 1998 ·
clay
Golarsa L.3-6 6-4 6-4
Smashnova A.
Golarsa L.
3662
Smashnova A.
6441
Laura Golarsa defeated Anna Smashnova 3-6 6-4 6-4 in the Istanbul quarter-final on clay. The upset overturned the form book — Anna Smashnova came in leading the head-to-head 1–0. Laura Golarsa claimed a first win over Anna Smashnova in two meetings, narrowing the head-to-head to 1–1.
Key context
- Match story: Laura Golarsa dropped the opening set before beating Anna Smashnova 3–6 6–4 6–4.
Head to head
0–1| Date | Tournament | Round | Surface | Winner | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1998-05-11 | Oporto 75K | R32 | clay | Anna Smashnova | 6-2 6-0 |
Statistics
This season1st serve in·
—
68%
1st serve points won·
—
54%
2nd serve points won·
—
41%
Service points won·
—
50%
Return points won·
—
44%
Break points saved·
—
48%
Aces / match·
—
0.2
Double faults / match·
—
4.3
Averages over each player's completed matches in the selected window. ATP, WTA & Challenger.
Conditions
Court speed
Slowlow bounce, long rallies
SlowFast