Martina Navratilova def. Joanne Russell
6-1 6-3
Martina Navratilova defeated Joanne Russell 6-1 6-3 in the 1981 Cincinnati Open semifinal on carpet courts.
Match Information
Match Statistics
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Player Comparison
| Field | Martina Navratilova | Joanne Russell |
|---|---|---|
| Country | USA | USA |
| Birth date | Oct 18, 1956 | Oct 30, 1954 |
| Age | 24 | 26 |
| Height | 173 cm | — |
| Handedness | Left-Handed | — |
| Backhand style | One-Handed Backhand | — |
| Ranking (entering) | — | — |
| Ranking points (entering) | — | — |
| Elo (entering) | 2,315 | 1,934 |
| Current career W-L | 1,419–228 | 203–199 |
| Current career earnings | $21,626,089 | $531,039 |
Path
Martina Navratilova's path
| Opponent | Score | W-L | H2H | Match Data | Date | Round |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Barbara Potter | 6-3 6-1 | W | H2H | Match data | Jan 24, 1981 | QF |
| Iva Budarova | 6-3 3-6 6-1 | W | H2H | Match data | Jan 23, 1981 | R16 |
| Beth Herr | 6-1 6-3 | W | H2H | Match data | Jan 22, 1981 | R32 |
Martina Navratilova's next match
| Opponent | Score | W-L | H2H | Match Data | Date | Round |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sylvia Hanika | 6-2 6-4 | W | H2H | Match data | Jan 25, 1981 | F |
Joanne Russell's path
| Opponent | Score | W-L | H2H | Match Data | Date | Round |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pam Shriver | 6-1 5-7 7-6 | W | H2H | Match data | Jan 24, 1981 | QF |
| Anne Smith | 1-6 7-5 6-1 | W | H2H | Match data | Jan 23, 1981 | R16 |
| Bettina Bunge | 7-5 6-4 | W | H2H | Match data | Jan 22, 1981 | R32 |