Chris Evert def. Billie Jean King
6-1 6-2
Chris Evert defeated Billie Jean King 6-1 6-2 in the 1977 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 | Chris Evert | Billie Jean King |
|---|---|---|
| Country | USA | USA |
| Birth date | Dec 21, 1954 | Nov 22, 1943 |
| Age | 22 | 33 |
| 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) | 2,584 | 2,352 |
| 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Greer Stevens | 8-6 6-4 | W | H2H | Match data | Jun 29, 1977 | R16 |
| Tracy Austin | 6-1 6-1 | W | H2H | Match data | Jun 26, 1977 | R32 |
| Winnie Shaw | 6-0 6-2 | W | H2H | Match data | Jun 24, 1977 | R64 |
| Ruta Gerulaitis | 6-0 6-3 | W | H2H | Match data | Jun 22, 1977 | R128 |
Chris Evert's next match
| Opponent | Score | W-L | H2H | Match Data | Date | Round |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Virginia Wade | 2-6 6-4 1-6 | L | H2H | Match data | Jul 3, 1977 | SF |
Billie Jean King's path
| Opponent | Score | W-L | H2H | Match Data | Date | Round |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marise Kruger | 4-6 6-0 6-1 | W | H2H | Match data | Jun 29, 1977 | R16 |
| Marcela Bueno | 6-2 7-5 | W | H2H | Match data | Jun 26, 1977 | R32 |
| Anne Smith | 6-8 6-0 6-3 | W | H2H | Match data | Jun 24, 1977 | R64 |