Billie Jean King def. Lucia Bassi
6-3 6-2
Billie Jean King defeated Lucia Bassi 6-3 6-2 in the 1971 Venice quarterfinal on clay courts.
Match Information
Match Statistics
Our current data sources do not include detailed match statistics for this match.
Player Comparison
| Field | Billie Jean King | Lucia Bassi |
|---|---|---|
| Country | USA | ITA |
| Birth date | Nov 22, 1943 | Dec 12, 1936 |
| Age | 27 | 34 |
| Height | 164 cm | — |
| Handedness | Right-Handed | — |
| Backhand style | One-Handed Backhand | — |
| Ranking (entering) | — | — |
| Ranking points (entering) | — | — |
| Elo (entering) | 2,264 | 1,500 |
| Current career W-L | 684–160 | 22–26 |
| Current career earnings | $1,966,487 | — |
Path
Billie Jean King's path
| Opponent | Score | W-L | H2H | Match Data | Date | Round |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lita Liem | 7-6(6) 6-4 | W | H2H | Match data | Jul 6, 1971 | R16 |
Billie Jean King's next match
| Opponent | Score | W-L | H2H | Match Data | Date | Round |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Helga Masthoff | 6-2 4-6 6-7(2) | L | H2H | Match data | Jul 7, 1971 | SF |
Lucia Bassi's path
| Opponent | Score | W-L | H2H | Match Data | Date | Round |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kristy Pigeon | 6-3 6-3 | W | H2H | Match data | Jul 6, 1971 | R16 |
| Peaches Bartkowicz | (w/o) | W | H2H | Match data | Jul 5, 1971 | R32 |