Arantxa Sanchez Vicario vs Karina Habsudova — Roland Garros Quarter-final
Roland Garros · WTA · Quarter-final
2 — 1
Sets
Monday, 27 May 1996 ·
clay
Sanchez Vicario A.6-2 6-7 10-8
Habsudova K.
Sanchez Vicario A.
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Habsudova K.
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Arantxa Sanchez Vicario defeated Karina Habsudova 6-2 6-7 10-8 in the Roland Garros quarter-final on clay. The result followed the form book — Arantxa Sanchez Vicario came in leading the head-to-head 3–0, defending last year's final. Arantxa Sanchez Vicario extended the head-to-head to 4–0.
Key context
- Match story: Arantxa Sanchez Vicario closed it out in three sets, 6–2 6–7 10–8.
Head to head
3–0| Date | Tournament | Round | Surface | Winner | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1999-08-16 | Canadian Open | R32 | hard | Arantxa Sanchez Vicario | 7-5 6-2 |
| 1998-08-17 | Canadian Open | R32 | hard | Arantxa Sanchez Vicario | 0-6 7-5 6-2 |
| 1998-01-11 | Sydney | R32 | hard | Arantxa Sanchez Vicario | 7-5 6-4 |
Conditions
Court speed
Slowlow bounce, long rallies
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