Barbara Paulus def. Irina Spirlea
6-4 6-2
Barbara Paulus defeated Irina Spirlea 6-4 6-2 in the 1997 Italian Open quarterfinal on clay courts.
Match Information
Match Statistics
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Player Comparison
| Field | Barbara Paulus | Irina Spirlea |
|---|---|---|
| Country | AUT | ROU |
| Birth date | Sep 1, 1970 | Mar 26, 1974 |
| Age | 26 | 23 |
| Height | 177 cm | 175 cm |
| Handedness | Right-Handed | Right-Handed |
| Backhand style | Two-Handed Backhand | — |
| Ranking (entering) | 17 | 11 |
| Ranking points (entering) | 1,406 | 1,872 |
| Elo (entering) | 1,895 | 1,995 |
| Current career W-L | 232–140 | 211–150 |
| Current career earnings | $1,294,445 | $2,652,068 |
Path
Barbara Paulus's path
| Opponent | Score | W-L | H2H | Match Data | Date | Round |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Francesca Lubiani | 6-2 6-1 | W | H2H | Match data | May 9, 1997 | R16 |
| Adriana Rikl Gersi | 6-1 6-3 | W | H2H | Match data | May 8, 1997 | R32 |
| Kristina Brandi | 3-6 6-3 7-5 | W | H2H | Match data | May 7, 1997 | R64 |
Barbara Paulus's next match
| Opponent | Score | W-L | H2H | Match Data | Date | Round |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mary Pierce | 6-4 3-6 1-6 | L | H2H | Match data | May 10, 1997 | SF |
Irina Spirlea's path
| Opponent | Score | W-L | H2H | Match Data | Date | Round |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dominique Monami | 6-1 6-3 | W | H2H | Match data | May 9, 1997 | R16 |
| Cristina Torrens Valero | 7-5 7-6 | W | H2H | Match data | May 8, 1997 | R32 |