Arantxa Sanchez Vicario vs Jana Novotna — Roland Garros Semi-final
Roland Garros · WTA · Semi-final
2 — 0
Sets
Monday, 27 May 1996 ·
clay
Sanchez Vicario A.6-3 7-5
Novotna J.
Sanchez Vicario A.
672
Novotna J.
350
Arantxa Sanchez Vicario defeated Jana Novotna 6-3 7-5 in the Roland Garros semi-final on clay. The upset overturned the form book — Jana Novotna came in leading the head-to-head 4–3, defending last year's round of 32. Arantxa Sanchez Vicario narrowed the head-to-head to 4–4.
Key context
- Match story: Arantxa Sanchez Vicario closed it out in two sets, 6–3 7–5.
Head to head
3–4| Date | Tournament | Round | Surface | Winner | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1998-08-17 | Canadian Open | SF | hard | Arantxa Sanchez Vicario | 4-6 7-6 6-2 |
| 1998-06-15 | Eastbourne | F | grass | Jana Novotna | 6-1 7-5 |
| 1998-03-19 | Key Biscayne | QF | hard | Arantxa Sanchez Vicario | 6-1 6-1 |
| 1997-11-17 | WTA Tour Championships | QF | carpet | Jana Novotna | 6-4 3-6 6-1 |
| 1997-06-23 | Wimbledon | SF | grass | Jana Novotna | 6-4 6-2 |
| 1997-05-19 | Madrid | SF | clay | Jana Novotna | 6-4 6-4 |
| 1993-05-24 | Roland Garros | QF | clay | Arantxa Sanchez Vicario | 6-2 7-5 |
Conditions
Court speed
Slowlow bounce, long rallies
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