Billie Jean King def. Chris Evert
6-3 6-2
Billie Jean King defeated Chris Evert 6-3 6-2 in the 1971 US Open semifinal on grass courts.
Match Information
Match Statistics
Our current data sources do not include detailed match statistics for this match.
Player Comparison
| Field | Billie Jean King | Chris Evert |
|---|---|---|
| Country | USA | USA |
| Birth date | Nov 22, 1943 | Dec 21, 1954 |
| Age | 27 | 16 |
| Height | 164 cm | 168 cm |
| Handedness | Right-Handed | Right-Handed |
| Backhand style | One-Handed Backhand | Two-Handed Backhand |
| Ranking (entering) | — | — |
| Ranking points (entering) | — | — |
| Elo (entering) | 2,288 | 2,009 |
| Current career W-L | 684–160 | 1,228–158 |
| Current career earnings | $1,966,487 | $8,896,195 |
Path
Billie Jean King's path
| Opponent | Score | W-L | H2H | Match Data | Date | Round |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Laura Dupont | 6-3 7-5 | W | H2H | Match data | Sep 11, 1971 | QF |
| Linda Tuero | 6-0 6-2 | W | H2H | Match data | Sep 9, 1971 | R16 |
| Helen Gourlay | 6-1 6-2 | W | H2H | Match data | Sep 7, 1971 | R32 |
| Jeanne Arth | 6-0 6-1 | W | H2H | Match data | Sep 4, 1971 | R64 |
Billie Jean King's next match
| Opponent | Score | W-L | H2H | Match Data | Date | Round |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rosie Casals | 6-4 7-6 | W | H2H | Match data | Sep 14, 1971 | F |
Chris Evert's path
| Opponent | Score | W-L | H2H | Match Data | Date | Round |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lesley Hunt | 4-6 6-2 6-3 | W | H2H | Match data | Sep 11, 1971 | QF |
| Francoise Durr | 2-6 6-2 6-3 | W | H2H | Match data | Sep 9, 1971 | R16 |
| Mary Ann Eisel | 4-6 7-6 6-1 | W | H2H | Match data | Sep 7, 1971 | R32 |
| Edda Buding | 6-1 6-0 | W | H2H | Match data | Sep 4, 1971 | R64 |