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Meike Babel def. Joannette Kruger
6-4 6-1
Match Information
| Date | Aug 1, 1997* |
|---|---|
| Tournament | Maria Lankowitz |
| Category | WTA 250 |
| Surface | Clay |
| Round | R16 |
| Winner | Meike Babel |
| Score | 6-4 6-1 |
| Loser | Joannette Kruger |
No match stats are available for this match.
Pre-match Comparison
| Field | Meike Babel | Joannette Kruger |
|---|---|---|
| Country | GER | RSA |
| Birth date | Nov 22, 1974 | Sep 3, 1973 |
| Age | 22 | 23 |
| Height | 173 | 179 |
| Handedness | Right-Handed | Right-Handed |
| Backhand style | — | Two-Handed Backhand |
| Ranking (entering) | 180 | 45 |
| Ranking points (entering) | 103 | 536 |
| Elo (entering) | 1,755 | 1,788 |
| Career W-L | 71–86 | 147–162 |
| Career earnings | $546,800 | $1,083,908 |
Path
Meike Babel's path
| Date | Round | Opponent | Score | W/L | H2H | Match data |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 31, 1997 | R32 | Karin Kschwendt | 6-4 6-0 | W | H2H | Match data |
Meike Babel's next match
| Date | Round | Opponent | Score | W/L | H2H | Match data |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2, 1997 | QF | Gala Leon Garcia | 6-3 6-1 | W | H2H | Match data |
Joannette Kruger's path
| Date | Round | Opponent | Score | W/L | H2H | Match data |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 31, 1997 | R32 | Karina Habsudova | 6-7 6-4 6-3 | W | H2H | Match data |