Martina Navratilova def. Chris Evert
2-6 6-4 7-5
Martina Navratilova defeated Chris Evert 2-6 6-4 7-5 in the 1978 Wimbledon final on grass courts.
Match Information
Match Statistics
Our current data sources do not include detailed match statistics for this match.
Player Comparison
| Field | Martina Navratilova | Chris Evert |
|---|---|---|
| Country | USA | USA |
| Birth date | Oct 18, 1956 | Dec 21, 1954 |
| Age | 21 | 23 |
| Height | 173 cm | 168 cm |
| Handedness | Left-Handed | Right-Handed |
| Backhand style | One-Handed Backhand | Two-Handed Backhand |
| Ranking (entering) | — | — |
| Ranking points (entering) | — | — |
| Elo (entering) | 2,449 | 2,568 |
| Current career W-L | 1,419–228 | 1,228–158 |
| Current career earnings | $21,626,089 | $8,896,195 |
Path
Martina Navratilova's path
| Opponent | Score | W-L | H2H | Match Data | Date | Round |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Evonne Goolagong | 2-6 6-4 6-4 | W | H2H | Match data | Jul 9, 1978 | SF |
| Marise Kruger | 6-2 6-4 | W | H2H | Match data | Jul 7, 1978 | QF |
| Tracy Austin | 6-2 6-3 | W | H2H | Match data | Jul 5, 1978 | R16 |
| Kathy Jordan | 3-6 6-1 6-4 | W | H2H | Match data | Jul 2, 1978 | R32 |
| Pam Whytcross | 7-5 6-1 | W | H2H | Match data | Jun 30, 1978 | R64 |
| Julie Anthony | 6-1 6-3 | W | H2H | Match data | Jun 28, 1978 | R128 |
Martina Navratilova's next match
No later same-event match found for the winner.
Chris Evert's path
| Opponent | Score | W-L | H2H | Match Data | Date | Round |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Virginia Wade | 8-6 6-2 | W | H2H | Match data | Jul 9, 1978 | SF |
| Billie Jean King | 6-3 3-6 6-2 | W | H2H | Match data | Jul 7, 1978 | QF |
| Kerry Reid | 6-3 6-4 | W | H2H | Match data | Jul 5, 1978 | R16 |
| Laura Dupont | 6-1 4-6 6-0 | W | H2H | Match data | Jul 2, 1978 | R32 |
| Helena Anliot | 6-1 6-0 | W | H2H | Match data | Jun 30, 1978 | R64 |