Jana Novotna vs Elena Makarova — Roland Garros Round of 32
Roland Garros · WTA · Round of 32
2 — 0
Sets
Monday, 27 May 1996 ·
clay
Novotna J.6-1 7-5
Makarova E.
Novotna J.
672
Makarova E.
150
Jana Novotna defeated Elena Makarova 6-1 7-5 in the Roland Garros round of 32 on clay. The result followed the form book — Jana Novotna came in leading the head-to-head 1–0, defending last year's round of 32. Jana Novotna extended the head-to-head to 2–0.
Key context
- Match story: Jana Novotna came through a tight passage before pulling clear — 6–1 7–5.
Head to head
1–0| Date | Tournament | Round | Surface | Winner | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1994-08-29 | US Open | R128 | hard | Jana Novotna | 7-5 7-5 |
Conditions
Court speed
Slowlow bounce, long rallies
SlowFast