Steffi Graf def. Jana Novotna
4-6 6-4 6-3
Steffi Graf defeated Jana Novotna 4-6 6-4 6-3 in the 1996 WTA Finals semifinal on carpet courts on November 18, 1996.
Match Information
Match Statistics
Our current data sources do not include detailed match statistics for this match.
Player Comparison
| Field | Steffi Graf | Jana Novotna |
|---|---|---|
| Country | GER | CZE |
| Birth date | Jun 14, 1969 | Oct 2, 1968 |
| Age | 27 | 28 |
| Height | 176 cm | 175 cm |
| Handedness | Right-Handed | Right-Handed |
| Backhand style | One-Handed Backhand | One-Handed Backhand |
| Ranking (entering) | 1 | 3 |
| Ranking points (entering) | 291 | 188 |
| Elo (entering) | 2,463 | 2,233 |
| Current career W-L | 876–110 | 510–201 |
| Current career earnings | $21,895,277 | $11,249,284 |
Path
Steffi Graf's path
| Opponent | Score | W-L | H2H | Match Data | Date | Round |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lindsay Davenport | 6-4 7-6 | W | H2H | Match data | Nov 18, 1996 | QF |
| Karina Habsudova | 6-1 6-4 | W | H2H | Match data | Nov 18, 1996 | R16 |
Steffi Graf's next match
| Opponent | Score | W-L | H2H | Match Data | Date | Round |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Martina Hingis | 6-3 4-6 6-0 4-6 6-0 | W | H2H | Match data | Nov 18, 1996 | F |
Jana Novotna's path
| Opponent | Score | W-L | H2H | Match Data | Date | Round |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Arantxa Sanchez-Vicario | 6-0 6-3 | W | H2H | Match data | Nov 18, 1996 | QF |
| Amanda Coetzer | 6-4 6-1 | W | H2H | Match data | Nov 18, 1996 | R16 |