Martina Navratilova def. Barbara Potter
6-3 7-5
Martina Navratilova defeated Barbara Potter 6-3 7-5 in the 1979 Los Angeles quarterfinal on carpet courts.
Match Information
Match Statistics
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Player Comparison
| Field | Martina Navratilova | Barbara Potter |
|---|---|---|
| Country | USA | USA |
| Birth date | Oct 18, 1956 | Oct 22, 1961 |
| Age | 22 | 17 |
| Height | 173 cm | 175 cm |
| Handedness | Left-Handed | Left-Handed |
| Backhand style | One-Handed Backhand | — |
| Ranking (entering) | — | — |
| Ranking points (entering) | — | — |
| Elo (entering) | 2,469 | 1,587 |
| Current career W-L | 1,419–228 | 299–190 |
| Current career earnings | $21,626,089 | $1,376,580 |
Path
Martina Navratilova's path
| Opponent | Score | W-L | H2H | Match Data | Date | Round |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marita Redondo | 6-0 6-0 | W | H2H | Match data | Feb 16, 1979 | R16 |
| Rosie Casals | 6-3 6-1 | W | H2H | Match data | Feb 15, 1979 | R32 |
Martina Navratilova's next match
| Opponent | Score | W-L | H2H | Match Data | Date | Round |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tracy Austin | 6-2 6-3 | W | H2H | Match data | Feb 17, 1979 | SF |
Barbara Potter's path
| Opponent | Score | W-L | H2H | Match Data | Date | Round |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kerry Reid | 6-4 6-0 | W | H2H | Match data | Feb 16, 1979 | R16 |
| Renata Tomanova | | W | H2H | Match data | Feb 15, 1979 | R32 |