Chris Evert def. Billie Jean King
6-3 3-6 6-2
Chris Evert defeated Billie Jean King 6-3 3-6 6-2 in the 1978 Wimbledon quarterfinal on grass courts.
Match Information
Match Statistics
Our current data sources do not include detailed match statistics for this match.
Player Comparison
| Field | Chris Evert | Billie Jean King |
|---|---|---|
| Country | USA | USA |
| Birth date | Dec 21, 1954 | Nov 22, 1943 |
| Age | 23 | 34 |
| Height | 168 cm | 164 cm |
| Handedness | Right-Handed | Right-Handed |
| Backhand style | Two-Handed Backhand | One-Handed Backhand |
| Ranking (entering) | — | — |
| Ranking points (entering) | — | — |
| Elo (entering) | 2,557 | 2,343 |
| Current career W-L | 1,228–158 | 684–160 |
| Current career earnings | $8,896,195 | $1,966,487 |
Path
Chris Evert's path
| Opponent | Score | W-L | H2H | Match Data | Date | Round |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kerry Reid | 6-3 6-4 | W | H2H | Match data | Jul 5, 1978 | R16 |
| Laura Dupont | 6-1 4-6 6-0 | W | H2H | Match data | Jul 2, 1978 | R32 |
| Helena Anliot | 6-1 6-0 | W | H2H | Match data | Jun 30, 1978 | R64 |
Chris Evert's next match
| Opponent | Score | W-L | H2H | Match Data | Date | Round |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Virginia Wade | 8-6 6-2 | W | H2H | Match data | Jul 9, 1978 | SF |
Billie Jean King's path
| Opponent | Score | W-L | H2H | Match Data | Date | Round |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sue Barker | 6-2 6-2 | W | H2H | Match data | Jul 5, 1978 | R16 |
| Renata Tomanova | 4-6 6-3 6-3 | W | H2H | Match data | Jul 2, 1978 | R32 |
| Marie Pinterova | 6-3 6-2 | W | H2H | Match data | Jun 30, 1978 | R64 |
| Michele Gurdal | 6-0 6-2 | W | H2H | Match data | Jun 28, 1978 | R128 |