Evonne Goolagong def. Helen Gourlay
6-2 7-6
Evonne Goolagong defeated Helen Gourlay 6-2 7-6 in the 1972 Australian Open semifinal on grass courts on December 27, 1971.
Match Information
Match Statistics
Our current data sources do not include detailed match statistics for this match.
Player Comparison
| Field | Evonne Goolagong | Helen Gourlay |
|---|---|---|
| Country | AUS | AUS |
| Birth date | Jul 31, 1951 | Dec 23, 1946 |
| Age | 20 | 25 |
| Height | 168 cm | — |
| Handedness | Right-Handed | — |
| Backhand style | One-Handed Backhand | — |
| Ranking (entering) | — | — |
| Ranking points (entering) | — | — |
| Elo (entering) | 2,179 | 1,927 |
| Current career W-L | 736–159 | 295–201 |
| Current career earnings | $1,399,431 | — |
Path
Evonne Goolagong's path
| Opponent | Score | W-L | H2H | Match Data | Date | Round |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Barbara Hawcroft | 6-1 3-6 6-1 | W | H2H | Match data | Dec 27, 1971 | QF |
| Janine Whyte | 6-3 6-1 | W | H2H | Match data | Dec 27, 1971 | R16 |
| Helen Worland | 6-0 6-1 | W | H2H | Match data | Dec 27, 1971 | R32 |
Evonne Goolagong's next match
| Opponent | Score | W-L | H2H | Match Data | Date | Round |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Virginia Wade | 4-6 4-6 | L | H2H | Match data | Dec 27, 1971 | F |
Helen Gourlay's path
| Opponent | Score | W-L | H2H | Match Data | Date | Round |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Olga Morozova | 6-2 6-1 | W | H2H | Match data | Dec 27, 1971 | QF |
| Marilyn Tesch | 6-3 7-6 | W | H2H | Match data | Dec 27, 1971 | R16 |
| Patricia Billing | 6-1 6-2 | W | H2H | Match data | Dec 27, 1971 | R32 |