Irina Spirlea def. Arantxa Sanchez-Vicario
4-6 6-3 6-3
Irina Spirlea defeated Arantxa Sanchez-Vicario 4-6 6-3 6-3 in the 1997 Indian Wells Open semifinal on hard courts.
Match Information
Match Statistics
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Player Comparison
| Field | Irina Spirlea | Arantxa Sanchez-Vicario |
|---|---|---|
| Country | ROU | ESP |
| Birth date | Mar 26, 1974 | Dec 18, 1971 |
| Age | 22 | 25 |
| Height | 175 cm | 169 cm |
| Handedness | Right-Handed | Right-Handed |
| Backhand style | — | Two-Handed Backhand |
| Ranking (entering) | 11 | 4 |
| Ranking points (entering) | 2,002 | 3,202 |
| Elo (entering) | 1,978 | 2,081 |
| Current career W-L | 211–150 | 720–271 |
| Current career earnings | $2,652,068 | $16,942,639 |
Path
Irina Spirlea's path
| Opponent | Score | W-L | H2H | Match Data | Date | Round |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nathalie Tauziat | 6-4 6-2 | W | H2H | Match data | Mar 16, 1997 | QF |
| Elena Likhovtseva | 6-3 6-4 | W | H2H | Match data | Mar 15, 1997 | R16 |
| Alexia Dechaume Balleret | 6-7 7-6 6-2 | W | H2H | Match data | Mar 13, 1997 | R32 |
Irina Spirlea's next match
| Opponent | Score | W-L | H2H | Match Data | Date | Round |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lindsay Davenport | 2-6 1-6 | L | H2H | Match data | Mar 17, 1997 | F |
Arantxa Sanchez-Vicario's path
| Opponent | Score | W-L | H2H | Match Data | Date | Round |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sandrine Testud | 3-6 6-2 6-2 | W | H2H | Match data | Mar 16, 1997 | QF |
| Asa Carlsson | 6-1 6-3 | W | H2H | Match data | Mar 15, 1997 | R16 |
| Silvia Farina Elia | 6-4 6-2 | W | H2H | Match data | Mar 13, 1997 | R32 |