Chris Evert def. Joanne Russell
6-0 6-2
Chris Evert defeated Joanne Russell 6-0 6-2 in the 1979 US Open round of 64 on hard courts.
Match Information
Match Statistics
Our current data sources do not include detailed match statistics for this match.
Player Comparison
| Field | Chris Evert | Joanne Russell |
|---|---|---|
| Country | USA | USA |
| Birth date | Dec 21, 1954 | Oct 30, 1954 |
| Age | 24 | 24 |
| Height | 168 cm | — |
| Handedness | Right-Handed | — |
| Backhand style | Two-Handed Backhand | — |
| Ranking (entering) | — | — |
| Ranking points (entering) | — | — |
| Elo (entering) | 2,517 | 1,806 |
| Current career W-L | 1,246–158 | 205–200 |
| Current career earnings | $8,896,195 | $531,039 |
Path
Chris Evert's path
| Opponent | Score | W-L | H2H | Match Data | Date | Round |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Iris Riedel Kuhn | 6-0 6-0 | W | H2H | Match data | Aug 30, 1979 | R128 |
Chris Evert's next match
| Opponent | Score | W-L | H2H | Match Data | Date | Round |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Renee Richards | 6-2 6-1 | W | H2H | Match data | Sep 3, 1979 | R32 |
Joanne Russell's path
No prior matches in this tournament.