Steffi Graf vs Sabine Appelmans — Roland Garros Round of 16
Roland Garros · WTA · Round of 16
2 — 0
Sets
Monday, 27 May 1991 ·
clay
Graf S.6-2 6-2
Appelmans S.
Graf S.
662
Appelmans S.
220
Steffi Graf defeated Sabine Appelmans 6-2 6-2 in the Roland Garros round of 16 on clay. The upset overturned the form book — Sabine Appelmans came in leading the head-to-head 1–0. Steffi Graf claimed a first win over Sabine Appelmans in two meetings, narrowing the head-to-head to 1–1.
Key context
- Match story: Steffi Graf dropped just 4 games past Sabine Appelmans.
Head to head
0–1| Date | Tournament | Round | Surface | Winner | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1998-02-18 | Hanover | QF | carpet | Sabine Appelmans | 6-3 7-6 |
Conditions
Court speed
Slowlow bounce, long rallies
SlowFast