Venus Williams def. Silvia Farina Elia
6-3 6-1
Venus Williams defeated Silvia Farina Elia 6-3 6-1 in the 1998 Indian Wells Open round of 32 on hard courts on March 5, 1998.
Match Information
Match Statistics
Our current data sources do not include detailed match statistics for this match.
Player Comparison
| Field | Venus Williams | Silvia Farina Elia |
|---|---|---|
| Country | USA | ITA |
| Birth date | Jun 17, 1980 | Apr 27, 1972 |
| Age | 17 | 25 |
| Height | 185 cm | 172 cm |
| Handedness | Right-Handed | Right-Handed |
| Backhand style | Two-Handed Backhand | One-Handed Backhand |
| Ranking (entering) | 12 | 31 |
| Ranking points (entering) | 1,930 | 747 |
| Elo (entering) | 1,965 | 1,782 |
| Current career W-L | 782–299 | 369–312 |
| Current career earnings | $43,194,440 | $3,688,252 |
Path
Venus Williams's path
No prior matches in this tournament.
Venus Williams's next match
| Opponent | Score | W-L | H2H | Match Data | Date | Round |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dominique Monami | 6-4 6-1 | W | H2H | Match data | Mar 5, 1998 | R16 |
Silvia Farina Elia's path
| Opponent | Score | W-L | H2H | Match Data | Date | Round |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sandra Kleinova | 6-0 6-2 | W | H2H | Match data | Mar 5, 1998 | R64 |