Chris Evert def. Billie Jean King
6-7(2) 6-3 (ret.)
The match ended when Billie Jean King retired.
Chris Evert defeated Billie Jean King 6-7(2) 6-3 RET after Billie Jean King retired in the 1971 St. Petersburg semifinal on clay courts.
Match Information
Match Statistics
Our current data sources do not include detailed match statistics for this match.
Player Comparison
| Field | Chris Evert | Billie Jean King |
|---|---|---|
| Country | USA | USA |
| Birth date | Dec 21, 1954 | Nov 22, 1943 |
| Age | 16 | 27 |
| Height | 168 cm | 164 cm |
| Handedness | Right-Handed | Right-Handed |
| Backhand style | Two-Handed Backhand | One-Handed Backhand |
| Ranking (entering) | — | — |
| Ranking points (entering) | — | — |
| Elo (entering) | 1,791 | 2,308 |
| Current career W-L | 1,228–158 | 684–160 |
| Current career earnings | $8,896,195 | $1,966,487 |
Path
Chris Evert's path
| Opponent | Score | W-L | H2H | Match Data | Date | Round |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Judy Alvarez | 6-0 6-2 | W | H2H | Match data | Apr 10, 1971 | QF |
| Francoise Durr | 6-0 7-5 | W | H2H | Match data | Apr 9, 1971 | R16 |
Chris Evert's next match
| Opponent | Score | W-L | H2H | Match Data | Date | Round |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Julie Heldman | 6-1 6-2 | W | H2H | Match data | Apr 11, 1971 | F |
Billie Jean King's path
| Opponent | Score | W-L | H2H | Match Data | Date | Round |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Karen Krantzcke | 6-2 7-6(4) | W | H2H | Match data | Apr 10, 1971 | QF |
| Wendy Gilchrist | 6-2 6-1 | W | H2H | Match data | Apr 9, 1971 | R16 |