Lara Van Rooyen vs Esme De Villiers — Durban 5K Semi-final
Durban 5K · ITF · Semi-final
2 — 1
Sets
Monday, 25 November 1996 ·
hard
Van Rooyen L.7-6 4-6 6-0
De Villiers E.
Van Rooyen L.
7462
De Villiers E.
6601
Lara Van Rooyen defeated Esme De Villiers 7-6 4-6 6-0 in the Durban 5K semi-final on hard. The upset overturned the form book — Esme De Villiers came in leading the head-to-head 1–0, but Lara Van Rooyen had been the form player, winning 2 of their last 4 on hard. Lara Van Rooyen claimed a first win over Esme De Villiers in two meetings, narrowing the head-to-head to 1–1.
Key context
- Match story: Lara Van Rooyen handed Esme De Villiers a third-set bagel in a 7–6 4–6 6–0 win.
Head to head
0–1| Date | Tournament | Round | Surface | Winner | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1998-08-03 | Lexington 25K | R16 | hard | Esme De Villiers | 6-3 6-2 |