R16 WTA Finals 1972

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

FieldJeanne EvertMargaret Court
Country USA AUS
Birth dateOct 5, 1957Jul 16, 1942
Age1530
Height155 cm175 cm
HandednessRight-Handed
Backhand styleOne-Handed Backhand
Ranking (entering)
Ranking points (entering)
Elo (entering)1,6932,377
Current career W-L128–90613–64
Current career earnings$10,000
Pre-match H2H

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