Jana Novotna def. Mary Pierce
7-6 6-2 6-3
Jana Novotna defeated Mary Pierce 7-6 6-2 6-3 in the 1997 WTA Finals final on carpet courts on November 17, 1997.
Match Information
Match Statistics
Our current data sources do not include detailed match statistics for this match.
Player Comparison
| Field | Jana Novotna | Mary Pierce |
|---|---|---|
| Country | CZE | FRA |
| Birth date | Oct 2, 1968 | Jan 15, 1975 |
| Age | 29 | 22 |
| Height | 175 cm | 178 cm |
| Handedness | Right-Handed | Right-Handed |
| Backhand style | One-Handed Backhand | Two-Handed Backhand |
| Ranking (entering) | 3 | 7 |
| Ranking points (entering) | 3,454 | 2,430 |
| Elo (entering) | 2,164 | 2,078 |
| Current career W-L | 510–201 | 465–218 |
| Current career earnings | $11,249,284 | $9,793,119 |
Path
Jana Novotna's path
| Opponent | Score | W-L | H2H | Match Data | Date | Round |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Irina Spirlea | 7-6 6-2 | W | H2H | Match data | Nov 17, 1997 | SF |
| Arantxa Sanchez-Vicario | 6-4 3-6 6-1 | W | H2H | Match data | Nov 17, 1997 | QF |
| Conchita Martínez | 6-4 6-4 | W | H2H | Match data | Nov 17, 1997 | R16 |
Jana Novotna's next match
No later same-event match found for the winner.
Mary Pierce's path
| Opponent | Score | W-L | H2H | Match Data | Date | Round |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nathalie Tauziat | 6-2 5-7 6-4 | W | H2H | Match data | Nov 17, 1997 | SF |
| Martina Hingis | 6-3 2-6 7-5 | W | H2H | Match data | Nov 17, 1997 | QF |
| Sabine Appelmans | 6-3 6-4 | W | H2H | Match data | Nov 17, 1997 | R16 |