Jana Novotna vs Irina Spirlea — Roland Garros Round of 16
Roland Garros · WTA · Round of 16
2 — 0
Sets
Monday, 27 May 1996 ·
clay
Novotna J.6-1 7-5
Spirlea I.
Novotna J.
672
Spirlea I.
150
Jana Novotna defeated Irina Spirlea 6-1 7-5 in the Roland Garros round of 16 on clay. The result followed the form book — Jana Novotna came in leading the head-to-head 5–0, defending last year's round of 32. Jana Novotna extended the head-to-head to 6–0.
Key context
- Match story: Jana Novotna came through a tight passage before pulling clear — 6–1 7–5.
Head to head
5–0| Date | Tournament | Round | Surface | Winner | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1998-08-31 | US Open | R16 | hard | Jana Novotna | 6-3 6-3 |
| 1998-06-22 | Wimbledon | R16 | grass | Jana Novotna | 6-2 6-3 |
| 1998-06-15 | Eastbourne | QF | grass | Jana Novotna | 6-4 7-5 |
| 1998-05-11 | Berlin | QF | grass | Jana Novotna | 6-3 5-7 6-3 |
| 1997-11-17 | WTA Tour Championships | SF | carpet | Jana Novotna | 7-6 6-2 |
Conditions
Court speed
Slowlow bounce, long rallies
SlowFast