Mary Pierce def. Irina Spirlea
4-6 6-4 6-1
Mary Pierce defeated Irina Spirlea 4-6 6-4 6-1 in the 1999 Hope Island semifinal on hard courts.
Match Information
Match Statistics
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Player Comparison
| Field | Mary Pierce | Irina Spirlea |
|---|---|---|
| Country | FRA | ROU |
| Birth date | Jan 15, 1975 | Mar 26, 1974 |
| Age | 23 | 24 |
| Height | 178 cm | 175 cm |
| Handedness | Right-Handed | Right-Handed |
| Backhand style | Two-Handed Backhand | — |
| Ranking (entering) | 7 | 15 |
| Ranking points (entering) | 2,414 | 1,830 |
| Elo (entering) | 2,127 | 1,964 |
| Current career W-L | 465–218 | 211–150 |
| Current career earnings | $9,793,119 | $2,652,068 |
Path
Mary Pierce's path
| Opponent | Score | W-L | H2H | Match Data | Date | Round |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nathalie Dechy | 6-4 6-3 | W | H2H | Match data | Jan 8, 1999 | QF |
| Ines Gorrochategui | 6-2 6-2 | W | H2H | Match data | Jan 7, 1999 | R16 |
Mary Pierce's next match
| Opponent | Score | W-L | H2H | Match Data | Date | Round |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Patty Schnyder | 6-4 6-7 2-6 | L | H2H | Match data | Jan 9, 1999 | F |
Irina Spirlea's path
| Opponent | Score | W-L | H2H | Match Data | Date | Round |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anke Huber | 6-4 4-6 6-1 | W | H2H | Match data | Jan 8, 1999 | QF |
| Anna Smashnova | 6-4 6-1 | W | H2H | Match data | Jan 7, 1999 | R16 |
| Rachel Mcquillan | 7-6 6-3 | W | H2H | Match data | Jan 6, 1999 | R32 |