Samantha Smith vs Francesca Lubiani — Rockford 25K Semi-final
Rockford 25K · ITF · Semi-final
2 — 0
Sets
Monday, 8 February 1999 ·
hard
Smith S.6-4 6-2
Lubiani F.
Smith S.
662
Lubiani F.
420
Samantha Smith defeated Francesca Lubiani 6-4 6-2 in the Rockford 25K semi-final on hard. The upset overturned the form book — Francesca Lubiani came in leading the head-to-head 1–0. Samantha Smith claimed a first win over Francesca Lubiani in two meetings, narrowing the head-to-head to 1–1.
Key context
- Match story: Samantha Smith dropped just 6 games past Francesca Lubiani.
Head to head
0–1| Date | Tournament | Round | Surface | Winner | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1999-02-15 | Midland 25K | R32 | hard | Francesca Lubiani | 7-6 6-0 |