Karina Habsudova vs Nathalie Tauziat — Roland Garros Round of 64
Roland Garros · WTA · Round of 64
2 — 1
Sets
Monday, 27 May 1996 ·
clay
Habsudova K.6-2 4-6 8-6
Tauziat N.
Habsudova K.
6482
Tauziat N.
2661
Karina Habsudova defeated Nathalie Tauziat 6-2 4-6 8-6 in the Roland Garros round of 64 on clay. The upset overturned the form book — Nathalie Tauziat came in leading the head-to-head 3–2, defending last year's round of 32. Karina Habsudova narrowed the head-to-head to 3–3.
Key context
- Match story: Karina Habsudova closed it out in three sets, 6–2 4–6 8–6.
Head to head
2–3| Date | Tournament | Round | Surface | Winner | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000-10-14 | Linz | R16 | hard | Nathalie Tauziat | 6-2 7-5 |
| 2000-03-10 | Indian Wells | R32 | hard | Karina Habsudova | 6-4 6-4 |
| 1998-02-18 | Hanover | R16 | carpet | Nathalie Tauziat | 6-4 6-4 |
| 1997-08-25 | US Open | R128 | hard | Karina Habsudova | 7-5 7-6 |
| 1997-02-10 | Paris | R16 | carpet | Nathalie Tauziat | 6-4 7-6 |
Conditions
Court speed
Slowlow bounce, long rallies
SlowFast