Martina Navratilova def. Virginia Wade
7-5 6-3
Martina Navratilova defeated Virginia Wade 7-5 6-3 in the 1977 Detroit semifinal on carpet courts.
Match Information
Match Statistics
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Player Comparison
| Field | Martina Navratilova | Virginia Wade |
|---|---|---|
| Country | USA | GBR |
| Birth date | Oct 18, 1956 | Jul 10, 1945 |
| Age | 20 | 31 |
| Height | 173 cm | 170 cm |
| Handedness | Left-Handed | Right-Handed |
| Backhand style | One-Handed Backhand | One-Handed Backhand |
| Ranking (entering) | — | — |
| Ranking points (entering) | — | — |
| Elo (entering) | 2,297 | 2,196 |
| Current career W-L | 1,419–228 | 865–313 |
| Current career earnings | $21,626,089 | $1,542,278 |
Path
Martina Navratilova's path
| Opponent | Score | W-L | H2H | Match Data | Date | Round |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yvonne Vermaak | 6-1 6-1 | W | H2H | Match data | Feb 27, 1977 | QF |
| Wendy Overton | 6-3 6-2 | W | H2H | Match data | Feb 26, 1977 | R16 |
| Joanne Russell | 7-6 6-3 | W | H2H | Match data | Feb 25, 1977 | R32 |
Martina Navratilova's next match
| Opponent | Score | W-L | H2H | Match Data | Date | Round |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sue Barker | 6-4 6-4 | W | H2H | Match data | Feb 28, 1977 | F |
Virginia Wade's path
| Opponent | Score | W-L | H2H | Match Data | Date | Round |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Virginia Ruzici | 6-2 6-1 | W | H2H | Match data | Feb 27, 1977 | QF |
| Renata Tomanova | 7-5 7-6 | W | H2H | Match data | Feb 26, 1977 | R16 |
| Carrie Meyer | 6-3 6-4 | W | H2H | Match data | Feb 25, 1977 | R32 |