Virginia Wade def. Billie Jean King
1-6 6-2 6-4
Virginia Wade defeated Billie Jean King 1-6 6-2 6-4 in the 1978 WTA Finals round robin on carpet courts on March 26, 1978.
Match Information
Match Statistics
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Player Comparison
| Field | Virginia Wade | Billie Jean King |
|---|---|---|
| Country | GBR | USA |
| Birth date | Jul 10, 1945 | Nov 22, 1943 |
| Age | 32 | 34 |
| Height | 170 cm | 164 cm |
| Handedness | Right-Handed | Right-Handed |
| Backhand style | One-Handed Backhand | One-Handed Backhand |
| Ranking (entering) | — | — |
| Ranking points (entering) | — | — |
| Elo (entering) | 2,177 | 2,359 |
| Current career W-L | 865–313 | 684–160 |
| Current career earnings | $1,542,278 | $1,966,487 |
No prior-path match data is available for this tournament stage.