Jana Novotna def. Anna Kournikova
6-3 6-3
Jana Novotna defeated Anna Kournikova 6-3 6-3 in the 1998 Hanover semifinal on carpet courts.
Match Information
Match Statistics
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Player Comparison
| Field | Jana Novotna | Anna Kournikova |
|---|---|---|
| Country | CZE | RUS |
| Birth date | Oct 2, 1968 | Jun 7, 1981 |
| Age | 29 | 16 |
| Height | 175 cm | 173 cm |
| Handedness | Right-Handed | Right-Handed |
| Backhand style | One-Handed Backhand | Two-Handed Backhand |
| Ranking (entering) | 3 | 24 |
| Ranking points (entering) | 3,648 | 1,148 |
| Elo (entering) | 2,176 | 1,891 |
| Current career W-L | 510–201 | 184–121 |
| Current career earnings | $11,249,284 | $3,584,662 |
Path
Jana Novotna's path
| Opponent | Score | W-L | H2H | Match Data | Date | Round |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lisa Raymond | 6-1 7-5 | W | H2H | Match data | Feb 23, 1998 | QF |
| Dominique Monami | 4-6 6-4 6-3 | W | H2H | Match data | Feb 22, 1998 | R16 |
Jana Novotna's next match
| Opponent | Score | W-L | H2H | Match Data | Date | Round |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Patty Schnyder | 0-6 6-2 5-7 | L | H2H | Match data | Feb 24, 1998 | F |
Anna Kournikova's path
| Opponent | Score | W-L | H2H | Match Data | Date | Round |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anke Huber | 6-4 3-6 6-4 | W | H2H | Match data | Feb 23, 1998 | QF |
| Wiltrud Probst | 6-3 6-1 | W | H2H | Match data | Feb 22, 1998 | R16 |
| Silvia Farina Elia | 6-4 6-3 | W | H2H | Match data | Feb 21, 1998 | R32 |