Billie Jean King def. Kerry Reid
7-5 6-4
Billie Jean King defeated Kerry Reid 7-5 6-4 in the 1971 Fort Lauderdale semifinal on clay courts.
Match Information
Match Statistics
Our current data sources do not include detailed match statistics for this match.
Player Comparison
| Field | Billie Jean King | Kerry Reid |
|---|---|---|
| Country | USA | AUS |
| Birth date | Nov 22, 1943 | Aug 7, 1947 |
| Age | 27 | 23 |
| Height | 164 cm | 166 cm |
| Handedness | Right-Handed | Right-Handed |
| Backhand style | One-Handed Backhand | — |
| Ranking (entering) | — | — |
| Ranking points (entering) | — | — |
| Elo (entering) | 2,290 | 2,012 |
| Current career W-L | 684–160 | 586–245 |
| Current career earnings | $1,966,487 | $2,225 |
Path
Billie Jean King's path
| Opponent | Score | W-L | H2H | Match Data | Date | Round |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Judy Tegart | 7-6(2) 6-3 | W | H2H | Match data | Feb 22, 1971 | QF |
| Kristy Pigeon | 6-3 6-3 | W | H2H | Match data | Feb 21, 1971 | R16 |
Billie Jean King's next match
| Opponent | Score | W-L | H2H | Match Data | Date | Round |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Francoise Durr | 3-6 6-3 3-6 | L | H2H | Match data | Feb 23, 1971 | F |
Kerry Reid's path
| Opponent | Score | W-L | H2H | Match Data | Date | Round |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ann Jones | (w/o) | W | H2H | Match data | Feb 22, 1971 | QF |
| Laurie Fleming | 6-4 4-6 6-2 | W | H2H | Match data | Feb 21, 1971 | R16 |