Pam Shriver def. Martina Navratilova
7-6(3) 7-6(3)
Pam Shriver defeated Martina Navratilova 7-6(3) 7-6(3) in the 1978 US Open semifinal on hard courts.
Match Information
Match Statistics
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Player Comparison
| Field | Pam Shriver | Martina Navratilova |
|---|---|---|
| Country | USA | USA |
| Birth date | Jul 4, 1962 | Oct 18, 1956 |
| Age | 16 | 21 |
| Height | 183 cm | 173 cm |
| Handedness | Right-Handed | Left-Handed |
| Backhand style | One-Handed Backhand | One-Handed Backhand |
| Ranking (entering) | — | — |
| Ranking points (entering) | — | — |
| Elo (entering) | 1,807 | 2,474 |
| Current career W-L | 626–278 | 1,419–228 |
| Current career earnings | $5,460,566 | $21,626,089 |
Path
Pam Shriver's path
| Opponent | Score | W-L | H2H | Match Data | Date | Round |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lesley Hunt | 6-2 6-0 | W | H2H | Match data | Sep 8, 1978 | QF |
| Kerry Reid | 6-2 6-4 | W | H2H | Match data | Sep 6, 1978 | R16 |
| Jeanne Evert | 6-2 7-5 | W | H2H | Match data | Sep 4, 1978 | R32 |
| Sharon Walsh Pete | 6-3 7-6 | W | H2H | Match data | Sep 1, 1978 | R64 |
| Candy Reynolds | 6-1 6-1 | W | H2H | Match data | Aug 31, 1978 | R128 |
Pam Shriver's next match
| Opponent | Score | W-L | H2H | Match Data | Date | Round |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chris Evert | 5-7 4-6 | L | H2H | Match data | Sep 11, 1978 | F |
Martina Navratilova's path
| Opponent | Score | W-L | H2H | Match Data | Date | Round |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Virginia Ruzici | 6-3 6-2 | W | H2H | Match data | Sep 8, 1978 | QF |
| Ann Kiyomura Hayashi | 6-4 6-2 | W | H2H | Match data | Sep 6, 1978 | R16 |
| Marie Pinterova | 6-1 6-2 | W | H2H | Match data | Sep 4, 1978 | R32 |
| Gail Sherriff | 6-1 6-1 | W | H2H | Match data | Sep 1, 1978 | R64 |