Chris Evert def. Billie Jean King
6-4 6-2
Chris Evert defeated Billie Jean King 6-4 6-2 in the 1972 WTA Finals semifinal on clay courts on October 7, 1972.
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 | 17 | 28 |
| 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) | 2,216 | 2,401 |
| 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Karen Krantzcke | 6-2 6-2 | W | H2H | Match data | Oct 7, 1972 | QF |
| Laurie Fleming | 6-1 6-1 | W | H2H | Match data | Oct 7, 1972 | R16 |
Chris Evert's next match
| Opponent | Score | W-L | H2H | Match Data | Date | Round |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kerry Reid | 7-5 6-4 | W | H2H | Match data | Oct 7, 1972 | F |
Billie Jean King's path
| Opponent | Score | W-L | H2H | Match Data | Date | Round |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wendy Overton | 7-6(1) 6-2 | W | H2H | Match data | Oct 7, 1972 | QF |
| Lesley Hunt | 6-1 6-1 | W | H2H | Match data | Oct 7, 1972 | R16 |