Anke Huber vs Irina Spirlea — Australian Open Round of 128
Australian Open · WTA · Round of 128
2 — 0
Sets
Monday, 18 January 1999 ·
hard
Huber A.7-5 6-4
Spirlea I.
Huber A.
762
Spirlea I.
540
Anke Huber defeated Irina Spirlea 7-5 6-4 in the Australian Open round of 128 on hard. The result followed the form book — Anke Huber came in leading the head-to-head 3–1, defending last year's semi-final. Anke Huber extended the head-to-head to 4–1.
Key context
- Match story: Anke Huber edged Irina Spirlea in two tight sets (7–5 6–4).
Head to head
3–1| Date | Tournament | Round | Surface | Winner | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1999-08-16 | Canadian Open | R64 | hard | Anke Huber | 6-2 6-1 |
| 1999-01-03 | Hope Island | QF | hard | Irina Spirlea | 6-4 4-6 6-1 |
| 1997-02-10 | Paris | QF | carpet | Anke Huber | 6-4 6-2 |
| 1994-08-29 | US Open | R128 | hard | Anke Huber | 6-4 6-2 |
Conditions
Court speed
Medium-fastrewards aggression
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