Joanne Russell def. Martina Navratilova
6-2 6-4
Joanne Russell defeated Martina Navratilova 6-2 6-4 in the 1978 Hilton Head quarterfinal on clay courts.
Match Information
Match Statistics
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Player Comparison
| Field | Joanne Russell | Martina Navratilova |
|---|---|---|
| Country | USA | USA |
| Birth date | Oct 30, 1954 | Oct 18, 1956 |
| Age | 23 | 21 |
| Height | — | 173 cm |
| Handedness | — | Left-Handed |
| Backhand style | — | One-Handed Backhand |
| Ranking (entering) | — | — |
| Ranking points (entering) | — | — |
| Elo (entering) | 1,860 | 2,416 |
| Current career W-L | 203–199 | 1,419–228 |
| Current career earnings | $531,039 | $21,626,089 |
Path
Joanne Russell's path
| Opponent | Score | W-L | H2H | Match Data | Date | Round |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Laura Dupont | 6-1 2-6 6-4 | W | H2H | Match data | Apr 14, 1978 | R16 |
| Mary Carillo | 6-1 6-2 | W | H2H | Match data | Apr 13, 1978 | R32 |
Joanne Russell's next match
| Opponent | Score | W-L | H2H | Match Data | Date | Round |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kerry Reid | 2-6 1-6 | L | H2H | Match data | Apr 15, 1978 | SF |
Martina Navratilova's path
| Opponent | Score | W-L | H2H | Match Data | Date | Round |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pam Shriver | 5-7 6-2 6-1 | W | H2H | Match data | Apr 14, 1978 | R16 |
| Virginia Ruzici | 6-2 6-4 | W | H2H | Match data | Apr 13, 1978 | R32 |