Els Callens defeated Asa Svensson 6-3 6-2 in the Antwerp quarter-final on hard. The upset overturned the form book — Asa Svensson came in leading the head-to-head 1–0, but Els Callens had been the form player, winning 2 of their last 5 on hard. Els Callens claimed a first win over Asa Svensson in two meetings, levelling the head-to-head at 1–1.
Callens E. took it in straight sets.
Callens E. and Svensson A. faced 1 of the same opponent in the last 12 months. Callens E. went 1–0 (100%) against them, Svensson A. 0–1 (0%).
Only 1 common opponent — too few for any conclusion. Shown without assessment.
Els Callens beat Asa Svensson 6-3 6-2. Umpiry, "Els Callens vs Asa Svensson — Antwerp Quarter-final", https://umpiry.com/match/1999-05-10/callens-vs-svensson-antwerp-qf?utm_source=cite (as of 10 May 1999).