Martina Hingis def. Irina Spirlea
6-2 7-6
Martina Hingis defeated Irina Spirlea 6-2 7-6 in the 1998 WTA Finals semifinal on carpet courts on November 16, 1998.
Match Information
Match Statistics
Our current data sources do not include detailed match statistics for this match.
Player Comparison
| Field | Martina Hingis | Irina Spirlea |
|---|---|---|
| Country | SUI | ROU |
| Birth date | Sep 30, 1980 | Mar 26, 1974 |
| Age | 18 | 24 |
| Height | 170 cm | 175 cm |
| Handedness | Right-Handed | Right-Handed |
| Backhand style | Two-Handed Backhand | — |
| Ranking (entering) | 2 | 15 |
| Ranking points (entering) | 4,887 | 1,810 |
| Elo (entering) | 2,240 | 1,948 |
| Current career W-L | 516–127 | 211–150 |
| Current career earnings | $24,749,074 | $2,652,068 |
Path
Martina Hingis's path
| Opponent | Score | W-L | H2H | Match Data | Date | Round |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mary Pierce | 7-6 6-4 | W | H2H | Match data | Nov 16, 1998 | QF |
| Patty Schnyder | 4-6 6-0 6-3 | W | H2H | Match data | Nov 16, 1998 | R16 |
Martina Hingis's next match
| Opponent | Score | W-L | H2H | Match Data | Date | Round |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lindsay Davenport | 7-5 6-4 4-6 6-2 | W | H2H | Match data | Nov 16, 1998 | F |
Irina Spirlea's path
| Opponent | Score | W-L | H2H | Match Data | Date | Round |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dominique Monami | 6-2 6-3 | W | H2H | Match data | Nov 16, 1998 | QF |
| Arantxa Sanchez-Vicario | 7-6 6-1 | W | H2H | Match data | Nov 16, 1998 | R16 |