Billie Jean King def. Lesley Turner
6-3 6-4
Billie Jean King defeated Lesley Turner 6-3 6-4 in the 1968 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 | Billie Jean King | Lesley Turner |
|---|---|---|
| Country | USA | AUS |
| Birth date | Nov 22, 1943 | Aug 16, 1942 |
| Age | 24 | 25 |
| Height | 164 cm | — |
| Handedness | Right-Handed | Right-Handed |
| Backhand style | One-Handed Backhand | — |
| Ranking (entering) | — | — |
| Ranking points (entering) | — | — |
| Elo (entering) | 1,796 | 1,702 |
| Current career W-L | 684–160 | 144–76 |
| Current career earnings | $1,966,487 | — |
Path
Billie Jean King's path
| Opponent | Score | W-L | H2H | Match Data | Date | Round |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fay Toyne | 6-2 6-4 | W | H2H | Match data | Jul 3, 1968 | R16 |
| Stephanie Defina | 6-2 7-5 | W | H2H | Match data | Jun 30, 1968 | R32 |
| Peaches Bartkowicz | 7-5 6-4 | W | H2H | Match data | Jun 28, 1968 | R64 |
Billie Jean King's next match
| Opponent | Score | W-L | H2H | Match Data | Date | Round |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ann Jones | 4-6 7-5 6-2 | W | H2H | Match data | Jul 7, 1968 | SF |
Lesley Turner's path
| Opponent | Score | W-L | H2H | Match Data | Date | Round |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joyce Williams | 6-3 6-1 | W | H2H | Match data | Jul 3, 1968 | R16 |
| Helga Schultze | 6-4 6-2 | W | H2H | Match data | Jun 30, 1968 | R32 |
| Eva Lundquist | 6-2 6-1 | W | H2H | Match data | Jun 28, 1968 | R64 |