Serena Williams def. Jana Novotna
2-6 6-3 2-0 (ret.)
The match ended when Jana Novotna retired.
Serena Williams defeated Jana Novotna 2-6 6-3 2-0 RET after Jana Novotna retired in the 1998 Porsche Tennis Grand Prix round of 16 on hard courts.
Match Information
Match Statistics
Our current data sources do not include detailed match statistics for this match.
Player Comparison
| Field | Serena Williams | Jana Novotna |
|---|---|---|
| Country | USA | CZE |
| Birth date | Sep 26, 1981 | Oct 2, 1968 |
| Age | 17 | 30 |
| Height | 175 cm | 175 cm |
| Handedness | Right-Handed | Right-Handed |
| Backhand style | Two-Handed Backhand | One-Handed Backhand |
| Ranking (entering) | 19 | 3 |
| Ranking points (entering) | 1,418 | 4,819 |
| Elo (entering) | 1,880 | 2,193 |
| Current career W-L | 837–172 | 510–201 |
| Current career earnings | $94,948,662 | $11,249,284 |
Path
Serena Williams's path
| Opponent | Score | W-L | H2H | Match Data | Date | Round |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kveta Peschke | 7-6 3-6 6-0 | W | H2H | Match data | Oct 8, 1998 | R32 |
Serena Williams's next match
| Opponent | Score | W-L | H2H | Match Data | Date | Round |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sandrine Testud | 3-6 6-1 1-6 | L | H2H | Match data | Oct 10, 1998 | QF |
Jana Novotna's path
No prior matches in this tournament.