Jana Novotna defeated Anne Gaelle Sidot 6-4 6-2 in the Australian Open round of 128 on hard. The upset overturned the form book — Anne Gaelle Sidot came in defending last year's round of 32.
Novotna J. took it in straight sets.
Novotna J. and Sidot A. faced 2 of the same opponents in the last 12 months. Novotna J. went 2–1 (67%) against them, Sidot A. 0–2 (0%).
Only 2 common opponents — too few for any conclusion. Shown without assessment.
Jana Novotna beat Anne Gaelle Sidot 6-4 6-2. Umpiry, "Jana Novotna vs Anne Gaelle Sidot — Australian Open Round of 128", https://umpiry.com/match/1999-01-18/novotna-vs-sidot-australian-open-r128?utm_source=cite (as of 18 January 1999).