Jana Novotna def. Irina Spirlea
7-6 6-2
Jana Novotna defeated Irina Spirlea 7-6 6-2 in the 1997 WTA Finals semifinal on carpet courts on November 17, 1997.
Match Information
Match Statistics
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Player Comparison
| Field | Jana Novotna | Irina Spirlea |
|---|---|---|
| Country | CZE | ROU |
| Birth date | Oct 2, 1968 | Mar 26, 1974 |
| Age | 29 | 23 |
| Height | 175 cm | 175 cm |
| Handedness | Right-Handed | Right-Handed |
| Backhand style | One-Handed Backhand | — |
| Ranking (entering) | 3 | 9 |
| Ranking points (entering) | 3,454 | 2,415 |
| Elo (entering) | 2,155 | 2,002 |
| Current career W-L | 510–201 | 211–150 |
| Current career earnings | $11,249,284 | $2,652,068 |
Path
Jana Novotna's path
| Opponent | Score | W-L | H2H | Match Data | Date | Round |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Arantxa Sanchez-Vicario | 6-4 3-6 6-1 | W | H2H | Match data | Nov 17, 1997 | QF |
| Conchita Martínez | 6-4 6-4 | W | H2H | Match data | Nov 17, 1997 | R16 |
Jana Novotna's next match
| Opponent | Score | W-L | H2H | Match Data | Date | Round |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mary Pierce | 7-6 6-2 6-3 | W | H2H | Match data | Nov 17, 1997 | F |
Irina Spirlea's path
| Opponent | Score | W-L | H2H | Match Data | Date | Round |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mary Joe Fernandez | 5-7 6-2 7-5 | W | H2H | Match data | Nov 17, 1997 | QF |
| Sandrine Testud | 6-3 5-7 6-4 | W | H2H | Match data | Nov 17, 1997 | R16 |