Steffi Graf vs Anna Kournikova — US Open Round of 16
US Open · WTA · Round of 16
2 — 0
Sets
Monday, 26 August 1996 ·
hard
Graf S.6-2 6-1
Kournikova A.
Graf S.
662
Kournikova A.
210
Steffi Graf defeated Anna Kournikova 6-2 6-1 in the US Open round of 16 on hard. The result followed the form book — Steffi Graf came in defending the title. Steffi Graf extended the head-to-head to 2–1.
Key context
- Match story: Steffi Graf dropped just 3 games past Anna Kournikova.
Head to head
1–1| Date | Tournament | Round | Surface | Winner | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1999-05-24 | Roland Garros | R16 | clay | Steffi Graf | 6-3 7-6 |
| 1998-06-15 | Eastbourne | QF | grass | Anna Kournikova | 6-7 6-3 6-4 |
Conditions
Court speed
Medium-fastrewards aggression
SlowFast