Serena Williams def. Nathalie Dechy
6-1 6-4
Serena Williams defeated Nathalie Dechy 6-1 6-4 in the 1999 Paris semifinal on carpet courts.
Match Information
Match Statistics
Our current data sources do not include detailed match statistics for this match.
Player Comparison
| Field | Serena Williams | Nathalie Dechy |
|---|---|---|
| Country | USA | FRA |
| Birth date | Sep 26, 1981 | Feb 21, 1979 |
| Age | 17 | 20 |
| Height | 175 cm | 178 cm |
| Handedness | Right-Handed | Right-Handed |
| Backhand style | Two-Handed Backhand | Two-Handed Backhand |
| Ranking (entering) | 24 | 43 |
| Ranking points (entering) | 1,085 | 629 |
| Elo (entering) | 1,938 | 1,716 |
| Current career W-L | 837–172 | 293–272 |
| Current career earnings | $94,948,662 | $4,281,064 |
Path
Serena Williams's path
| Opponent | Score | W-L | H2H | Match Data | Date | Round |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Julie Halard-Decugis | 6-2 6-3 | W | H2H | Match data | Feb 27, 1999 | QF |
| Nathalie Tauziat | 6-1 6-4 | W | H2H | Match data | Feb 26, 1999 | R16 |
| Asa Carlsson | 6-1 6-2 | W | H2H | Match data | Feb 25, 1999 | R32 |
Serena Williams's next match
| Opponent | Score | W-L | H2H | Match Data | Date | Round |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Amélie Mauresmo | 6-2 3-6 7-6 | W | H2H | Match data | Feb 28, 1999 | F |
Nathalie Dechy's path
| Opponent | Score | W-L | H2H | Match Data | Date | Round |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Amelie Cocheteux | 6-1 4-6 6-1 | W | H2H | Match data | Feb 27, 1999 | QF |
| Iva Majoli | 6-2 2-6 6-2 | W | H2H | Match data | Feb 26, 1999 | R16 |
| Sandrine Testud | 7-5 6-2 | W | H2H | Match data | Feb 25, 1999 | R32 |