Jeanne Evert def. Margaret Court
7-6(4) 2-6 2-5 (ret.)
The match ended when Margaret Court retired.
Jeanne Evert defeated Margaret Court 7-6(4) 2-6 2-5 RET after Margaret Court retired in the 1972 WTA Finals first round on clay courts on October 7, 1972.
Match Information
Match Statistics
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Player Comparison
| Field | Jeanne Evert | Margaret Court |
|---|---|---|
| Country | USA | AUS |
| Birth date | Oct 5, 1957 | Jul 16, 1942 |
| Age | 15 | 30 |
| Height | 155 cm | 175 cm |
| Handedness | — | Right-Handed |
| Backhand style | — | One-Handed Backhand |
| Ranking (entering) | — | — |
| Ranking points (entering) | — | — |
| Elo (entering) | 1,693 | 2,377 |
| Current career W-L | 128–90 | 613–64 |
| Current career earnings | $10,000 | — |
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