Billie Jean King def. Julie Heldman
2-6 6-3 6-1
Billie Jean King defeated Julie Heldman 2-6 6-3 6-1 in the 1974 US Open semifinal on grass courts.
Match Information
Match Statistics
Our current data sources do not include detailed match statistics for this match.
Player Comparison
| Field | Billie Jean King | Julie Heldman |
|---|---|---|
| Country | USA | USA |
| Birth date | Nov 22, 1943 | Dec 8, 1945 |
| Age | 30 | 28 |
| Height | 164 cm | 170 cm |
| Handedness | Right-Handed | Right-Handed |
| Backhand style | One-Handed Backhand | — |
| Ranking (entering) | — | — |
| Ranking points (entering) | — | — |
| Elo (entering) | 2,398 | 2,094 |
| Current career W-L | 684–160 | 381–159 |
| Current career earnings | $1,966,487 | — |
Path
Billie Jean King's path
| Opponent | Score | W-L | H2H | Match Data | Date | Round |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rosie Casals | 6-1 7-6 | W | H2H | Match data | Sep 7, 1974 | QF |
| Betsy Nagelsen | 6-4 6-2 | W | H2H | Match data | Sep 5, 1974 | R16 |
| Sharon Walsh Pete | 6-0 6-1 | W | H2H | Match data | Sep 3, 1974 | R32 |
| Isabel Fernandez De Soto | 6-2 6-2 | W | H2H | Match data | Aug 31, 1974 | R64 |
Billie Jean King's next match
| Opponent | Score | W-L | H2H | Match Data | Date | Round |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Evonne Goolagong | 3-6 6-3 7-5 | W | H2H | Match data | Sep 10, 1974 | F |
Julie Heldman's path
| Opponent | Score | W-L | H2H | Match Data | Date | Round |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nancy Richey | 7-5 7-6 | W | H2H | Match data | Sep 7, 1974 | QF |
| Martina Navratilova | 6-4 6-4 | W | H2H | Match data | Sep 5, 1974 | R16 |
| Janet Young | 2-6 6-3 6-4 | W | H2H | Match data | Sep 3, 1974 | R32 |
| Marcie Louie | 6-0 6-1 | W | H2H | Match data | Aug 31, 1974 | R64 |