Lilian Silva vs Celeste Contin — Sao Paulo 10K Round of 32
Sao Paulo 10K · ITF · Round of 32
BRALilian Silva
Last 10 · pre-match
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2 — 1
Sets
Monday, 2 December 1996 ·
hard
Silva L.7-6 4-6 7-5
Contin C.
Silva L.
7472
Contin C.
6651
Lilian Silva defeated Celeste Contin 7-6 4-6 7-5 in the Sao Paulo 10K round of 32 on hard. The upset overturned the form book — Celeste Contin came in leading the head-to-head 5–0. Lilian Silva claimed a first win over Celeste Contin in six meetings, narrowing the head-to-head to 5–1.
Key context
- Match story: Lilian Silva edged Celeste Contin in three tight sets (7–6 4–6 7–5).
Head to head
0–5| Date | Tournament | Round | Surface | Winner | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1997-10-27 | Mogi Das Cruzes 25K | R32 | clay | Celeste Contin | 6-4 6-3 |
| 1996-09-16 | Asuncion 10K | QF | clay | Celeste Contin | 7-6 6-1 |
| 1996-09-09 | Buenos Aires 10K | QF | clay | Celeste Contin | 6-1 6-0 |
| 1996-08-19 | Lima 10K | R32 | clay | Celeste Contin | 4-6 6-3 6-1 |
| 1996-08-12 | Guayaquil 10K | QF | clay | Celeste Contin | 5-7 6-4 6-2 |