Evonne Goolagong def. Billie Jean King
6-4 6-4
Evonne Goolagong defeated Billie Jean King 6-4 6-4 in the 1971 Wimbledon semifinal on grass courts.
Match Information
Match Statistics
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Player Comparison
| Field | Evonne Goolagong | Billie Jean King |
|---|---|---|
| Country | AUS | USA |
| Birth date | Jul 31, 1951 | Nov 22, 1943 |
| Age | 19 | 27 |
| Height | 168 cm | 164 cm |
| Handedness | Right-Handed | Right-Handed |
| Backhand style | One-Handed Backhand | One-Handed Backhand |
| Ranking (entering) | — | — |
| Ranking points (entering) | — | — |
| Elo (entering) | 2,177 | 2,285 |
| Current career W-L | 736–159 | 684–160 |
| Current career earnings | $1,399,431 | $1,966,487 |
Path
Evonne Goolagong's path
| Opponent | Score | W-L | H2H | Match Data | Date | Round |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nancy Richey | 6-3 6-2 | W | H2H | Match data | Jul 2, 1971 | QF |
| Lesley Hunt | 1-6 6-2 6-1 | W | H2H | Match data | Jun 30, 1971 | R16 |
| Julie Heldman | 6-3 6-3 | W | H2H | Match data | Jun 27, 1971 | R32 |
| Kristien Shaw | 6-4 6-1 | W | H2H | Match data | Jun 25, 1971 | R64 |
| Gail Hansen | 6-0 6-2 | W | H2H | Match data | Jun 23, 1971 | R128 |
Evonne Goolagong's next match
| Opponent | Score | W-L | H2H | Match Data | Date | Round |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Margaret Court | 6-4 6-1 | W | H2H | Match data | Jul 5, 1971 | F |
Billie Jean King's path
| Opponent | Score | W-L | H2H | Match Data | Date | Round |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Francoise Durr | 2-6 6-2 6-2 | W | H2H | Match data | Jul 2, 1971 | QF |
| Christine Truman | 6-2 7-5 | W | H2H | Match data | Jun 30, 1971 | R16 |
| Daniele Bouteleux | 6-2 6-0 | W | H2H | Match data | Jun 27, 1971 | R32 |
| Wendy Gilchrist | 4-6 6-1 6-0 | W | H2H | Match data | Jun 25, 1971 | R64 |