Lindsay Davenport def. Irina Spirlea
6-2 6-4
Lindsay Davenport defeated Irina Spirlea 6-2 6-4 in the 1997 Philadelphia semifinal on carpet courts.
Match Information
Match Statistics
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Player Comparison
| Field | Lindsay Davenport | Irina Spirlea |
|---|---|---|
| Country | USA | ROU |
| Birth date | Jun 8, 1976 | Mar 26, 1974 |
| Age | 21 | 23 |
| Height | 189 cm | 175 cm |
| Handedness | Right-Handed | Right-Handed |
| Backhand style | Two-Handed Backhand | — |
| Ranking (entering) | 3 | 8 |
| Ranking points (entering) | 3,449 | 2,244 |
| Elo (entering) | 2,193 | 1,978 |
| Current career W-L | 711–191 | 211–150 |
| Current career earnings | $22,166,338 | $2,652,068 |
Path
Lindsay Davenport's path
| Opponent | Score | W-L | H2H | Match Data | Date | Round |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jana Novotna | 6-3 6-2 | W | H2H | Match data | Nov 15, 1997 | QF |
| Conchita Martínez | 6-3 6-0 | W | H2H | Match data | Nov 14, 1997 | R16 |
| Nathalie Tauziat | 6-3 6-3 | W | H2H | Match data | Nov 13, 1997 | R32 |
Lindsay Davenport's next match
| Opponent | Score | W-L | H2H | Match Data | Date | Round |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Martina Hingis | 5-7 7-6 6-7 | L | H2H | Match data | Nov 16, 1997 | F |
Irina Spirlea's path
| Opponent | Score | W-L | H2H | Match Data | Date | Round |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Monica Seles | 6-4 7-6 | W | H2H | Match data | Nov 15, 1997 | QF |
| Maria Vento-Kabchi | 6-2 6-1 | W | H2H | Match data | Nov 14, 1997 | R16 |
| Venus Williams | 6-3 6-2 | W | H2H | Match data | Nov 13, 1997 | R32 |