Martina Navratilova def. Virginia Ruzici
1-6 6-4 6-2
Martina Navratilova defeated Virginia Ruzici 1-6 6-4 6-2 in the 1979 Houston quarterfinal on carpet courts.
Match Information
Match Statistics
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Player Comparison
| Field | Martina Navratilova | Virginia Ruzici |
|---|---|---|
| Country | USA | ROU |
| Birth date | Oct 18, 1956 | Jan 31, 1955 |
| Age | 22 | 23 |
| Height | 173 cm | 173 cm |
| Handedness | Left-Handed | Right-Handed |
| Backhand style | One-Handed Backhand | One-Handed Backhand |
| Ranking (entering) | — | — |
| Ranking points (entering) | — | — |
| Elo (entering) | 2,441 | 2,070 |
| Current career W-L | 1,419–228 | 455–274 |
| Current career earnings | $21,626,089 | $1,183,728 |
Path
Martina Navratilova's path
| Opponent | Score | W-L | H2H | Match Data | Date | Round |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marise Kruger | 7-5 6-3 | W | H2H | Match data | Jan 19, 1979 | R16 |
| Renee Richards | 6-3 6-4 | W | H2H | Match data | Jan 18, 1979 | R32 |
Martina Navratilova's next match
| Opponent | Score | W-L | H2H | Match Data | Date | Round |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dianne Fromholtz | 7-5 6-0 | W | H2H | Match data | Jan 20, 1979 | SF |
Virginia Ruzici's path
| Opponent | Score | W-L | H2H | Match Data | Date | Round |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anne Smith | 6-4 6-1 | W | H2H | Match data | Jan 19, 1979 | R16 |
| Yvonne Vermaak | 6-4 6-2 | W | H2H | Match data | Jan 18, 1979 | R32 |