Irina Spirlea def. Serena Williams
6-3 0-6 7-5
Irina Spirlea defeated Serena Williams 6-3 0-6 7-5 in the 1998 US Open round of 32 on hard courts.
Match Information
Match Statistics
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Player Comparison
| Field | Irina Spirlea | Serena Williams |
|---|---|---|
| Country | ROU | USA |
| Birth date | Mar 26, 1974 | Sep 26, 1981 |
| Age | 24 | 16 |
| Height | 175 cm | 175 cm |
| Handedness | Right-Handed | Right-Handed |
| Backhand style | — | Two-Handed Backhand |
| Ranking (entering) | 8 | 20 |
| Ranking points (entering) | 2,204 | 1,362 |
| Elo (entering) | 1,886 | 1,891 |
| Current career W-L | 211–150 | 837–172 |
| Current career earnings | $2,652,068 | $94,948,662 |
Path
Irina Spirlea's path
| Opponent | Score | W-L | H2H | Match Data | Date | Round |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
Irina Spirlea's next match
| Opponent | Score | W-L | H2H | Match Data | Date | Round |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jana Novotna | 3-6 3-6 | L | H2H | Match data | Sep 8, 1998 | R16 |
Serena Williams's path
| Opponent | Score | W-L | H2H | Match Data | Date | Round |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pavlina Nola | 6-2 6-1 | W | H2H | Match data | Sep 3, 1998 | R64 |
| Nicole Pratt | 6-3 3-6 6-4 | W | H2H | Match data | Sep 2, 1998 | R128 |