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Naoko Sato def. Sabina Simmonds
7-5 2-6 6-4
Match Information
| Date | Nov 23, 1978* |
|---|---|
| Tournament | Christchurch |
| Category | WTA 250 |
| Surface | Grass |
| Round | R32 |
| Winner | Naoko Sato |
| Score | 7-5 2-6 6-4 |
| Loser | Sabina Simmonds |
No match stats are available for this match.
Pre-match Comparison
| Field | Naoko Sato | Sabina Simmonds |
|---|---|---|
| Country | — | — |
| Birth date | Jan 2, 1955 | Apr 17, 1960 |
| Age | 23 | 18 |
| Height | — | — |
| Handedness | — | — |
| Backhand style | — | — |
| Ranking (entering) | — | — |
| Ranking points (entering) | — | — |
| Elo (entering) | 1,600 | 1,646 |
| Career W-L | 58–91 | 108–122 |
| Career earnings | $55,987 | $141,852 |
Path
Naoko Sato's path
| Date | Round | Opponent | Score | W/L | H2H | Match data |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 22, 1978 | R64 | Monica Simmen | 6-4 6-0 | W | H2H | Match data |
Naoko Sato's next match
| Date | Round | Opponent | Score | W/L | H2H | Match data |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 24, 1978 | R16 | Sharon Walsh Pete | 6-3 6-2 | W | H2H | Match data |
Sabina Simmonds's path
No prior matches in this tournament.