Wendy Turnbull def. Virginia Ruzici
6-4 2-6 6-2
Wendy Turnbull defeated Virginia Ruzici 6-4 2-6 6-2 in the 1979 Melbourne semifinal on grass courts.
Match Information
Match Statistics
Our current data sources do not include detailed match statistics for this match.
Player Comparison
| Field | Wendy Turnbull | Virginia Ruzici |
|---|---|---|
| Country | AUS | ROU |
| Birth date | Nov 26, 1952 | Jan 31, 1955 |
| Age | 27 | 24 |
| Height | 164 cm | 173 cm |
| Handedness | Right-Handed | Right-Handed |
| Backhand style | One-Handed Backhand | One-Handed Backhand |
| Ranking (entering) | — | — |
| Ranking points (entering) | — | — |
| Elo (entering) | 2,101 | 2,033 |
| Current career W-L | 586–331 | 455–274 |
| Current career earnings | $2,769,024 | $1,183,728 |
Path
Wendy Turnbull's path
| Opponent | Score | W-L | H2H | Match Data | Date | Round |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sue Barker | 6-4 2-6 6-3 | W | H2H | Match data | Dec 1, 1979 | QF |
| Diane Morrison | 6-2 6-1 | W | H2H | Match data | Nov 30, 1979 | R16 |
| Regina Marsikova | 6-2 6-0 | W | H2H | Match data | Nov 29, 1979 | R32 |
Wendy Turnbull's next match
| Opponent | Score | W-L | H2H | Match Data | Date | Round |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hana Mandlikova | 3-6 2-6 | L | H2H | Match data | Dec 2, 1979 | F |
Virginia Ruzici's path
| Opponent | Score | W-L | H2H | Match Data | Date | Round |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Billie Jean King | 7-6 6-0 | W | H2H | Match data | Dec 1, 1979 | QF |
| Rosalyn Fairbank | 7-5 4-6 6-1 | W | H2H | Match data | Nov 30, 1979 | R16 |
| Cynthia Doerner | 7-6 6-1 | W | H2H | Match data | Nov 29, 1979 | R32 |