Martina Navratilova def. Betty Stove
6-2 7-6
Martina Navratilova defeated Betty Stove 6-2 7-6 in the 1978 Houston semifinal on carpet courts.
Match Information
Match Statistics
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Player Comparison
| Field | Martina Navratilova | Betty Stove |
|---|---|---|
| Country | USA | NED |
| Birth date | Oct 18, 1956 | Jun 24, 1945 |
| Age | 21 | 32 |
| Height | 173 cm | 180 cm |
| Handedness | Left-Handed | Right-Handed |
| Backhand style | One-Handed Backhand | — |
| Ranking (entering) | — | — |
| Ranking points (entering) | — | — |
| Elo (entering) | 2,281 | 2,164 |
| Current career W-L | 1,419–228 | 419–307 |
| Current career earnings | $21,626,089 | $1,047,356 |
Path
Martina Navratilova's path
| Opponent | Score | W-L | H2H | Match Data | Date | Round |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yvonne Vermaak | 6-3 6-1 | W | H2H | Match data | Jan 21, 1978 | QF |
| Marise Kruger | 6-2 6-4 | W | H2H | Match data | Jan 20, 1978 | R16 |
| Patricia Medrado | 6-0 6-0 | W | H2H | Match data | Jan 19, 1978 | R32 |
Martina Navratilova's next match
| Opponent | Score | W-L | H2H | Match Data | Date | Round |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Billie Jean King | 1-6 6-2 6-2 | W | H2H | Match data | Jan 22, 1978 | F |
Betty Stove's path
| Opponent | Score | W-L | H2H | Match Data | Date | Round |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sue Barker | 7-6 7-5 | W | H2H | Match data | Jan 21, 1978 | QF |
| Lea Antonoplis | 6-2 7-5 | W | H2H | Match data | Jan 20, 1978 | R16 |
| Nancy Richey | 6-3 7-5 | W | H2H | Match data | Jan 19, 1978 | R32 |