Monica Seles def. Naoko Sawamatsu
6-3 6-1
Monica Seles defeated Naoko Sawamatsu 6-3 6-1 in the 1997 Toyota Princess Cup semifinal on hard courts.
Match Information
Match Statistics
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Player Comparison
| Field | Monica Seles | Naoko Sawamatsu |
|---|---|---|
| Country | USA | JPN |
| Birth date | Dec 2, 1973 | Mar 23, 1973 |
| Age | 23 | 24 |
| Height | 178 cm | 167 cm |
| Handedness | Left-Handed | Right-Handed |
| Backhand style | Two-Handed Backhand | — |
| Ranking (entering) | 3 | 47 |
| Ranking points (entering) | 3,482 | 591 |
| Elo (entering) | 2,248 | 1,854 |
| Current career W-L | 586–123 | 183–129 |
| Current career earnings | $14,891,762 | $1,107,264 |
Path
Monica Seles's path
| Opponent | Score | W-L | H2H | Match Data | Date | Round |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Natasha Zvereva | 6-1 6-0 | W | H2H | Match data | Sep 20, 1997 | QF |
| Tamarine Tanasugarn | 6-1 6-4 | W | H2H | Match data | Sep 19, 1997 | R16 |
Monica Seles's next match
| Opponent | Score | W-L | H2H | Match Data | Date | Round |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Arantxa Sanchez-Vicario | 6-1 3-6 7-6 | W | H2H | Match data | Sep 21, 1997 | F |
Naoko Sawamatsu's path
| Opponent | Score | W-L | H2H | Match Data | Date | Round |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Conchita Martínez | 7-6 6-4 | W | H2H | Match data | Sep 20, 1997 | QF |
| Mana Endo | 3-6 6-4 6-2 | W | H2H | Match data | Sep 19, 1997 | R16 |
| Henrieta Nagyova | 2-6 6-4 6-1 | W | H2H | Match data | Sep 18, 1997 | R32 |