Natalia Zvereva vs Jana Novotna — Philadelphia Round of 16
Philadelphia · WTA · Round of 16
2 — 0
Sets
Monday, 9 November 1998 ·
carpet
Zvereva N.6-4 6-4
Novotna J.
Zvereva N.
662
Novotna J.
440
Natalia Zvereva defeated Jana Novotna 6-4 6-4 in the Philadelphia round of 16 on carpet. The upset overturned the form book — Jana Novotna came in leading the head-to-head 4–0, defending last year's quarter-final. Natalia Zvereva claimed a first win over Jana Novotna in five meetings, narrowing the head-to-head to 4–1.
Key context
- Match story: Natalia Zvereva edged a tight contest from start to finish — 6–4 6–4.
Head to head
0–4| Date | Tournament | Round | Surface | Winner | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1999-02-02 | Tokyo | QF | hard | Jana Novotna | 7-5 |
| 1998-06-15 | Eastbourne | SF | grass | Jana Novotna | 6-2 6-1 |
| 1997-06-17 | Eastbourne | SF | grass | Jana Novotna | 6-7 6-0 7-5 |
| 1993-05-24 | Roland Garros | R16 | clay | Jana Novotna | 6-3 6-3 |