Monica Seles def. Meike Babel
6-3 1-2 (ret.)
The match ended when Meike Babel retired.
Monica Seles defeated Meike Babel 6-3 1-2 RET after Meike Babel retired in the 1998 Amelia Island 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 | Monica Seles | Meike Babel |
|---|---|---|
| Country | USA | GER |
| Birth date | Dec 2, 1973 | Nov 22, 1974 |
| Age | 24 | 23 |
| Height | 178 cm | 173 cm |
| Handedness | Left-Handed | Right-Handed |
| Backhand style | Two-Handed Backhand | — |
| Ranking (entering) | 7 | 75 |
| Ranking points (entering) | 2,610 | 341 |
| Elo (entering) | 2,147 | 1,708 |
| Current career W-L | 586–123 | 71–86 |
| Current career earnings | $14,891,762 | $546,800 |
Path
Monica Seles's path
No prior matches in this tournament.
Monica Seles's next match
| Opponent | Score | W-L | H2H | Match Data | Date | Round |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lisa Raymond | 6-7 4-6 | L | H2H | Match data | Apr 10, 1998 | R16 |
Meike Babel's path
| Opponent | Score | W-L | H2H | Match Data | Date | Round |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fang Li | 6-2 6-2 | W | H2H | Match data | Apr 8, 1998 | R64 |