Mary Pierce def. Venus Williams
2-6 7-6 4-0 (ret.)
The match ended when Venus Williams retired.
Mary Pierce defeated Venus Williams 2-6 7-6 4-0 RET after Venus Williams retired in the 1998 San Diego quarterfinal on hard courts.
Match Information
Match Statistics
Our current data sources do not include detailed match statistics for this match.
Player Comparison
| Field | Mary Pierce | Venus Williams |
|---|---|---|
| Country | FRA | USA |
| Birth date | Jan 15, 1975 | Jun 17, 1980 |
| Age | 23 | 18 |
| Height | 178 cm | 185 cm |
| Handedness | Right-Handed | Right-Handed |
| Backhand style | Two-Handed Backhand | Two-Handed Backhand |
| Ranking (entering) | 16 | 5 |
| Ranking points (entering) | 1,653 | 3,098 |
| Elo (entering) | 2,049 | 2,092 |
| Current career W-L | 465–218 | 782–299 |
| Current career earnings | $9,793,119 | $43,194,440 |
Path
Mary Pierce's path
| Opponent | Score | W-L | H2H | Match Data | Date | Round |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Conchita Martínez | 6-7 6-2 6-3 | W | H2H | Match data | Aug 7, 1998 | R16 |
| Barbara Paulus | 6-3 7-5 | W | H2H | Match data | Aug 6, 1998 | R32 |
Mary Pierce's next match
| Opponent | Score | W-L | H2H | Match Data | Date | Round |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Martina Hingis | 3-6 7-6 6-2 | W | H2H | Match data | Aug 8, 1998 | SF |
Venus Williams's path
| Opponent | Score | W-L | H2H | Match Data | Date | Round |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chanda Rubin | 6-3 6-2 | W | H2H | Match data | Aug 7, 1998 | R16 |