Martina Navratilova def. Billie Jean King
7-5 0-6 7-6
Martina Navratilova defeated Billie Jean King 7-5 0-6 7-6 in the 1979 Brighton semifinal on carpet courts.
Match Information
Match Statistics
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Player Comparison
| Field | Martina Navratilova | Billie Jean King |
|---|---|---|
| Country | USA | USA |
| Birth date | Oct 18, 1956 | Nov 22, 1943 |
| Age | 23 | 36 |
| Height | 173 cm | 164 cm |
| Handedness | Left-Handed | Right-Handed |
| Backhand style | One-Handed Backhand | One-Handed Backhand |
| Ranking (entering) | — | — |
| Ranking points (entering) | — | — |
| Elo (entering) | 2,430 | 2,240 |
| Current career W-L | 1,419–228 | 684–160 |
| Current career earnings | $21,626,089 | $1,966,487 |
Path
Martina Navratilova's path
| Opponent | Score | W-L | H2H | Match Data | Date | Round |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ilana Kloss | 6-1 6-2 | W | H2H | Match data | Nov 25, 1979 | QF |
| Jo Durie | 6-1 6-3 | W | H2H | Match data | Nov 24, 1979 | R16 |
| Florenta Mihai | 6-2 6-1 | W | H2H | Match data | Nov 23, 1979 | R32 |
Martina Navratilova's next match
| Opponent | Score | W-L | H2H | Match Data | Date | Round |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chris Evert | 6-3 6-3 | W | H2H | Match data | Nov 26, 1979 | F |
Billie Jean King's path
| Opponent | Score | W-L | H2H | Match Data | Date | Round |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Glynis Coles | 6-3 6-1 | W | H2H | Match data | Nov 25, 1979 | QF |
| Barbara Potter | 6-2 6-2 | W | H2H | Match data | Nov 24, 1979 | R16 |
| Pam Teeguarden | 6-3 6-2 | W | H2H | Match data | Nov 23, 1979 | R32 |