Billie Jean King def. Kerry Reid
6-3 6-2
Billie Jean King defeated Kerry Reid 6-3 6-2 in the 1972 Bristol final on grass courts.
Match Information
Match Statistics
Our current data sources do not include detailed match statistics for this match.
Player Comparison
| Field | Billie Jean King | Kerry Reid |
|---|---|---|
| Country | USA | AUS |
| Birth date | Nov 22, 1943 | Aug 7, 1947 |
| Age | 28 | 24 |
| Height | 164 cm | 166 cm |
| Handedness | Right-Handed | Right-Handed |
| Backhand style | One-Handed Backhand | One-Handed Backhand |
| Ranking (entering) | — | — |
| Ranking points (entering) | — | — |
| Elo (entering) | 2,318 | 2,124 |
| Current career W-L | 684–160 | 586–245 |
| Current career earnings | $1,966,487 | $2,225 |
Path
Billie Jean King's path
| Opponent | Score | W-L | H2H | Match Data | Date | Round |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rosie Casals | 6-3 6-2 | W | H2H | Match data | Jun 17, 1972 | SF |
| Laura Rossouw | 6-0 6-3 | W | H2H | Match data | Jun 17, 1972 | QF |
| Pam Teeguarden | 4-6 6-3 6-4 | W | H2H | Match data | Jun 16, 1972 | R16 |
Billie Jean King's next match
No later same-event match found for the winner.
Kerry Reid's path
| Opponent | Score | W-L | H2H | Match Data | Date | Round |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Evonne Goolagong | 9-8(0) 2-6 6-2 | W | H2H | Match data | Jun 17, 1972 | SF |
| Francoise Durr | 6-3 3-6 7-5 | W | H2H | Match data | Jun 17, 1972 | QF |
| Gail Sherriff | 6-1 6-2 | W | H2H | Match data | Jun 16, 1972 | R16 |