Serena Williams def. Joannette Kruger
5-1 (ret.)
The match ended when Joannette Kruger retired.
Serena Williams defeated Joannette Kruger 5-1 RET after Joannette Kruger retired in the 1998 Italian Open round of 32 on clay courts.
Match Information
Match Statistics
Our current data sources do not include detailed match statistics for this match.
Player Comparison
| Field | Serena Williams | Joannette Kruger |
|---|---|---|
| Country | USA | RSA |
| Birth date | Sep 26, 1981 | Sep 3, 1973 |
| Age | 16 | 24 |
| Height | 175 cm | 179 cm |
| Handedness | Right-Handed | Right-Handed |
| Backhand style | Two-Handed Backhand | Two-Handed Backhand |
| Ranking (entering) | 31 | 21 |
| Ranking points (entering) | 792 | 1,263 |
| Elo (entering) | 1,784 | 1,805 |
| Current career W-L | 837–172 | 147–163 |
| Current career earnings | $94,948,662 | $1,083,908 |
Path
Serena Williams's path
| Opponent | Score | W-L | H2H | Match Data | Date | Round |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nathalie Tauziat | 7-5 6-0 | W | H2H | Match data | May 6, 1998 | R64 |
Serena Williams's next match
| Opponent | Score | W-L | H2H | Match Data | Date | Round |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Conchita Martínez | 6-2 6-2 | W | H2H | Match data | May 8, 1998 | R16 |
Joannette Kruger's path
| Opponent | Score | W-L | H2H | Match Data | Date | Round |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tathiana Garbin | 6-7 6-4 6-1 | W | H2H | Match data | May 6, 1998 | R64 |