Wendy Turnbull def. Rosie Casals
7-6(3) 6-3
Wendy Turnbull defeated Rosie Casals 7-6(3) 6-3 in the 1978 WTA Finals bronze medal match on carpet courts on March 26, 1978.
Match Information
Match Statistics
Our current data sources do not include detailed match statistics for this match.
Player Comparison
| Field | Wendy Turnbull | Rosie Casals |
|---|---|---|
| Country | AUS | USA |
| Birth date | Nov 26, 1952 | Sep 16, 1948 |
| Age | 25 | 29 |
| Height | 164 cm | 159 cm |
| Handedness | Right-Handed | Right-Handed |
| Backhand style | One-Handed Backhand | One-Handed Backhand |
| Ranking (entering) | — | — |
| Ranking points (entering) | — | — |
| Elo (entering) | 2,163 | 2,099 |
| Current career W-L | 586–331 | 594–322 |
| Current career earnings | $2,769,024 | $1,364,955 |
Path
Wendy Turnbull's path
| Opponent | Score | W-L | H2H | Match Data | Date | Round |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Betty Stove | 6-4 6-3 | W | H2H | Match data | Mar 26, 1978 | RR |
| Kerry Reid | 7-6(4) 6-1 | W | H2H | Match data | Mar 26, 1978 | RR |
Wendy Turnbull's next match
No later same-event match found for the winner.
Rosie Casals's path
| Opponent | Score | W-L | H2H | Match Data | Date | Round |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Billie Jean King | (w/o) | W | H2H | Match data | Mar 26, 1978 | RR |
| Virginia Wade | 7-5 3-6 6-0 | W | H2H | Match data | Mar 26, 1978 | RR |