Martina Navratilova def. Margaret Court
5-7 6-4 6-4
Martina Navratilova defeated Margaret Court 5-7 6-4 6-4 in the 1977 Los Angeles semifinal on hard courts.
Match Information
Match Statistics
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Player Comparison
| Field | Martina Navratilova | Margaret Court |
|---|---|---|
| Country | USA | AUS |
| Birth date | Oct 18, 1956 | Jul 16, 1942 |
| Age | 20 | 34 |
| Height | 173 cm | 175 cm |
| Handedness | Left-Handed | Right-Handed |
| Backhand style | One-Handed Backhand | One-Handed Backhand |
| Ranking (entering) | — | — |
| Ranking points (entering) | — | — |
| Elo (entering) | 2,283 | 2,277 |
| Current career W-L | 1,419–228 | 613–64 |
| Current career earnings | $21,626,089 | — |
Path
Martina Navratilova's path
| Opponent | Score | W-L | H2H | Match Data | Date | Round |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joanne Russell | 6-3 6-4 | W | H2H | Match data | Feb 19, 1977 | QF |
| Pam Teeguarden | 6-4 6-1 | W | H2H | Match data | Feb 18, 1977 | R16 |
| Yvonne Vermaak | 6-4 7-5 | W | H2H | Match data | Feb 17, 1977 | R32 |
Martina Navratilova's next match
| Opponent | Score | W-L | H2H | Match Data | Date | Round |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chris Evert | 2-6 6-2 1-6 | L | H2H | Match data | Feb 20, 1977 | F |
Margaret Court's path
| Opponent | Score | W-L | H2H | Match Data | Date | Round |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Terry Holladay | 6-4 6-0 | W | H2H | Match data | Feb 19, 1977 | QF |
| Kathy May | 4-6 6-1 6-0 | W | H2H | Match data | Feb 18, 1977 | R16 |
| Renata Tomanova | 6-1 6-2 | W | H2H | Match data | Feb 17, 1977 | R32 |