Catalina Cristea def. Lea Ghirardi
3-6 5-2 (ret.)
The match ended when Lea Ghirardi retired.
Catalina Cristea defeated Lea Ghirardi 3-6 5-2 RET after Lea Ghirardi retired in the 1998 Birmingham round of 64 on grass courts.
Match Information
Match Statistics
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Player Comparison
| Field | Catalina Cristea | Lea Ghirardi |
|---|---|---|
| Country | ROM | FRA |
| Birth date | Jun 2, 1975 | Feb 10, 1974 |
| Age | 23 | 24 |
| Height | 178 cm | 173 cm |
| Handedness | Right-Handed | Right-Handed |
| Backhand style | Two-Handed Backhand | — |
| Ranking (entering) | 71 | 93 |
| Ranking points (entering) | 368 | 290 |
| Elo (entering) | 1,580 | 1,519 |
| Current career W-L | 49–99 | 23–46 |
| Current career earnings | $663,007 | $355,867 |
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