Jana Novotna def. Irina Spirlea
6-3 6-3
Jana Novotna defeated Irina Spirlea 6-3 6-3 in the 1998 US Open round of 16 on hard courts.
Match Information
Match Statistics
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Player Comparison
| Field | Jana Novotna | Irina Spirlea |
|---|---|---|
| Country | CZE | ROU |
| Birth date | Oct 2, 1968 | Mar 26, 1974 |
| Age | 29 | 24 |
| Height | 175 cm | 175 cm |
| Handedness | Right-Handed | Right-Handed |
| Backhand style | One-Handed Backhand | — |
| Ranking (entering) | 2 | 8 |
| Ranking points (entering) | 4,840 | 2,204 |
| Elo (entering) | 2,194 | 1,902 |
| Current career W-L | 510–201 | 211–150 |
| Current career earnings | $11,249,284 | $2,652,068 |
Path
Jana Novotna's path
| Opponent | Score | W-L | H2H | Match Data | Date | Round |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sandrine Testud | 6-2 6-3 | W | H2H | Match data | Sep 6, 1998 | R32 |
| Amelie Cocheteux | 6-2 7-6 | W | H2H | Match data | Sep 3, 1998 | R64 |
| Jennifer Capriati | 6-4 6-3 | W | H2H | Match data | Sep 2, 1998 | R128 |
Jana Novotna's next match
| Opponent | Score | W-L | H2H | Match Data | Date | Round |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Patty Schnyder | 6-2 6-3 | W | H2H | Match data | Sep 10, 1998 | QF |
Irina Spirlea's path
| Opponent | Score | W-L | H2H | Match Data | Date | Round |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Serena Williams | 6-3 0-6 7-5 | W | H2H | Match data | Sep 6, 1998 | R32 |
| Miriam Schnitzer | 6-3 6-2 | W | H2H | Match data | Sep 3, 1998 | R64 |
| Elena Likhovtseva | 7-6 6-4 | W | H2H | Match data | Sep 2, 1998 | R128 |