Nathalie Tauziat def. Irina Spirlea
2-6 6-3 6-2
Nathalie Tauziat defeated Irina Spirlea 2-6 6-3 6-2 in the 1998 Leipzig semifinal on carpet courts.
Match Information
Match Statistics
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Player Comparison
| Field | Nathalie Tauziat | Irina Spirlea |
|---|---|---|
| Country | FRA | ROU |
| Birth date | Oct 17, 1967 | Mar 26, 1974 |
| Age | 31 | 24 |
| Height | 165 cm | 175 cm |
| Handedness | Right-Handed | Right-Handed |
| Backhand style | One-Handed Backhand | — |
| Ranking (entering) | 9 | 14 |
| Ranking points (entering) | 2,342 | 1,866 |
| Elo (entering) | 1,984 | 1,928 |
| Current career W-L | 548–333 | 211–150 |
| Current career earnings | $6,650,093 | $2,652,068 |
Path
Nathalie Tauziat's path
| Opponent | Score | W-L | H2H | Match Data | Date | Round |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anke Huber | 6-3 6-4 | W | H2H | Match data | Nov 7, 1998 | QF |
| Elena Likhovtseva | 7-6 6-1 | W | H2H | Match data | Nov 6, 1998 | R16 |
Nathalie Tauziat's next match
| Opponent | Score | W-L | H2H | Match Data | Date | Round |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Steffi Graf | 3-6 4-6 | L | H2H | Match data | Nov 8, 1998 | F |
Irina Spirlea's path
| Opponent | Score | W-L | H2H | Match Data | Date | Round |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sarah Pitkowski-Malcor | 6-1 6-1 | W | H2H | Match data | Nov 7, 1998 | QF |
| Magui Serna | 7-6 6-3 | W | H2H | Match data | Nov 6, 1998 | R16 |