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Billie Jean King def. Esme Emmanuel
6-1 6-3
Match Information
| Date | Sep 5, 1972* |
|---|---|
| Tournament | US Open |
| Category | Grand Slam |
| Surface | Grass |
| Round | R32 |
| Winner | Billie Jean King |
| Score | 6-1 6-3 |
| Loser | Esme Emmanuel |
No match stats are available for this match.
Pre-match Comparison
| Field | Billie Jean King | Esme Emmanuel |
|---|---|---|
| Country | — | — |
| Birth date | Nov 22, 1943 | Jun 14, 1947 |
| Age | 28 | 25 |
| Height | 164 | — |
| Handedness | Right-Handed | — |
| Backhand style | One-Handed Backhand | — |
| Ranking (entering) | — | — |
| Ranking points (entering) | — | — |
| Elo (entering) | 2,302 | 1,700 |
| Career W-L | 684–160 | 77–85 |
| Career earnings | $1,966,487 | — |
Path
Billie Jean King's path
| Date | Round | Opponent | Score | W/L | H2H | Match data |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2, 1972 | R64 | Patti Hogan | 6-3 6-2 | W | H2H | Match data |
Billie Jean King's next match
| Date | Round | Opponent | Score | W/L | H2H | Match data |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 7, 1972 | R16 | Sharon Walsh Pete | 6-4 6-4 | W | H2H | Match data |
Esme Emmanuel's path
| Date | Round | Opponent | Score | W/L | H2H | Match data |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2, 1972 | R64 | Linda Tuero | 7-6 4-6 6-3 | W | H2H | Match data |