Sylvia Plischke vs Jana Novotna — Roland Garros Round of 16
Roland Garros · WTA · Round of 16
2 — 0
Sets
Monday, 24 May 1999 ·
clay
Plischke S.6-3 7-6
Novotna J.
Plischke S.
672
Novotna J.
360
Sylvia Plischke defeated Jana Novotna 6-3 7-6 in the Roland Garros round of 16 on clay. The upset overturned the form book — Jana Novotna came in leading the head-to-head 1–0, defending last year's quarter-final. Sylvia Plischke claimed a first win over Jana Novotna in two meetings, narrowing the head-to-head to 1–1.
Key context
- Match story: Sylvia Plischke closed it out in two sets, 6–3 7–6.
Head to head
0–1| Date | Tournament | Round | Surface | Winner | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1999-06-21 | Wimbledon | R64 | grass | Jana Novotna | 6-3 6-1 |
Conditions
Court speed
Slowlow bounce, long rallies
SlowFast