Anne Gaelle Sidot defeated Barbara Rittner 1-6 6-3 6-2 in the Southampton 50K semi-final on carpet. The upset overturned the form book — Barbara Rittner came in leading the head-to-head 1–0. Anne Gaelle Sidot claimed a first win over Barbara Rittner in two meetings, levelling the head-to-head at 1–1.
Sidot A. came through in three sets.
Sidot A. and Rittner B. faced 2 of the same opponents in the last 12 months. Sidot A. went 1–2 (33%) against them, Rittner B. 0–2 (0%).
Only 2 common opponents — too few for any conclusion. Shown without assessment.
Carpet: Sidot A. leads 1–0 · Grass: Rittner B. leads 1–0
Anne Gaelle Sidot beat Barbara Rittner 1-6 6-3 6-2. Umpiry, "Anne Gaelle Sidot vs Barbara Rittner — Southampton 50K Semi-final", https://umpiry.com/match/1998-10-12/rittner-vs-sidot-southampton-50k-sf?utm_source=cite (as of 12 October 1998).