Evonne Goolagong def. Billie Jean King
6-2 4-6 6-3
Evonne Goolagong defeated Billie Jean King 6-2 4-6 6-3 in the 1974 WTA Finals semifinal on carpet courts.
Match Information
Match Statistics
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Player Comparison
| Field | Evonne Goolagong | Billie Jean King |
|---|---|---|
| Country | AUS | USA |
| Birth date | Jul 31, 1951 | Nov 22, 1943 |
| Age | 23 | 30 |
| Height | 168 cm | 164 cm |
| Handedness | Right-Handed | Right-Handed |
| Backhand style | One-Handed Backhand | One-Handed Backhand |
| Ranking (entering) | — | — |
| Ranking points (entering) | — | — |
| Elo (entering) | 2,311 | 2,344 |
| Current career W-L | 736–159 | 684–160 |
| Current career earnings | $1,399,431 | $1,966,487 |
Path
Evonne Goolagong's path
| Opponent | Score | W-L | H2H | Match Data | Date | Round |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lesley Hunt | 7-6(2) 7-5 | W | H2H | Match data | Oct 18, 1974 | QF |
| Valerie Ziegenfuss | 6-1 7-6(3) | W | H2H | Match data | Oct 17, 1974 | R16 |
Evonne Goolagong's next match
| Opponent | Score | W-L | H2H | Match Data | Date | Round |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chris Evert | 6-3 6-4 | W | H2H | Match data | Oct 19, 1974 | F |
Billie Jean King's path
| Opponent | Score | W-L | H2H | Match Data | Date | Round |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Helen Gourlay | 6-1 6-2 | W | H2H | Match data | Oct 18, 1974 | QF |
| Betty Stove | 6-4 6-2 | W | H2H | Match data | Oct 17, 1974 | R16 |