Martina Navratilova def. Evonne Goolagong
2-6 6-4 6-4
Martina Navratilova defeated Evonne Goolagong 2-6 6-4 6-4 in the 1978 Wimbledon semifinal on grass courts.
Match Information
Match Statistics
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Player Comparison
| Field | Martina Navratilova | Evonne Goolagong |
|---|---|---|
| Country | USA | AUS |
| Birth date | Oct 18, 1956 | Jul 31, 1951 |
| Age | 21 | 26 |
| Height | 173 cm | 168 cm |
| Handedness | Left-Handed | Right-Handed |
| Backhand style | One-Handed Backhand | One-Handed Backhand |
| Ranking (entering) | — | — |
| Ranking points (entering) | — | — |
| Elo (entering) | 2,431 | 2,458 |
| Current career W-L | 1,419–228 | 736–159 |
| Current career earnings | $21,626,089 | $1,399,431 |
Path
Martina Navratilova's path
| Opponent | Score | W-L | H2H | Match Data | Date | Round |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marise Kruger | 6-2 6-4 | W | H2H | Match data | Jul 7, 1978 | QF |
| Tracy Austin | 6-2 6-3 | W | H2H | Match data | Jul 5, 1978 | R16 |
| Kathy Jordan | 3-6 6-1 6-4 | W | H2H | Match data | Jul 2, 1978 | R32 |
| Pam Whytcross | 7-5 6-1 | W | H2H | Match data | Jun 30, 1978 | R64 |
| Julie Anthony | 6-1 6-3 | W | H2H | Match data | Jun 28, 1978 | R128 |
Martina Navratilova's next match
| Opponent | Score | W-L | H2H | Match Data | Date | Round |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chris Evert | 2-6 6-4 7-5 | W | H2H | Match data | Jul 10, 1978 | F |
Evonne Goolagong's path
| Opponent | Score | W-L | H2H | Match Data | Date | Round |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Virginia Ruzici | 7-5 6-3 | W | H2H | Match data | Jul 7, 1978 | QF |
| Regina Marsikova | 6-2 6-1 | W | H2H | Match data | Jul 5, 1978 | R16 |
| Janet Newberry | 6-4 6-3 | W | H2H | Match data | Jul 2, 1978 | R32 |
| Lele Forood | 6-0 6-2 | W | H2H | Match data | Jun 30, 1978 | R64 |