Evonne Goolagong def. Chris Evert
4-6 6-1 6-4
Evonne Goolagong defeated Chris Evert 4-6 6-1 6-4 in the 1978 Boston final on carpet courts.
Match Information
Match Statistics
Our current data sources do not include detailed match statistics for this match.
Player Comparison
| Field | Evonne Goolagong | Chris Evert |
|---|---|---|
| Country | AUS | USA |
| Birth date | Jul 31, 1951 | Dec 21, 1954 |
| Age | 26 | 23 |
| Height | 168 cm | 168 cm |
| Handedness | Right-Handed | Right-Handed |
| Backhand style | One-Handed Backhand | Two-Handed Backhand |
| Ranking (entering) | — | — |
| Ranking points (entering) | — | — |
| Elo (entering) | 2,433 | 2,577 |
| Current career W-L | 736–159 | 1,228–158 |
| Current career earnings | $1,399,431 | $8,896,195 |
Path
Evonne Goolagong's path
| Opponent | Score | W-L | H2H | Match Data | Date | Round |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Martina Navratilova | 7-6 7-6 | W | H2H | Match data | Mar 18, 1978 | SF |
| Marise Kruger | 6-4 7-6 | W | H2H | Match data | Mar 18, 1978 | QF |
| Yvonne Vermaak | 6-3 6-0 | W | H2H | Match data | Mar 17, 1978 | R16 |
| Brigette Cuypers | 6-2 6-3 | W | H2H | Match data | Mar 16, 1978 | R32 |
Evonne Goolagong's next match
No later same-event match found for the winner.
Chris Evert's path
| Opponent | Score | W-L | H2H | Match Data | Date | Round |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Billie Jean King | 6-3 6-2 | W | H2H | Match data | Mar 18, 1978 | SF |
| Rosie Casals | 5-7 6-1 6-3 | W | H2H | Match data | Mar 18, 1978 | QF |
| Beth Norton | 6-1 6-4 | W | H2H | Match data | Mar 17, 1978 | R16 |
| Joanne Russell | 6-4 4-6 6-3 | W | H2H | Match data | Mar 16, 1978 | R32 |