Billie Jean King def. Ann Jones
4-6 6-2 6-3
Billie Jean King defeated Ann Jones 4-6 6-2 6-3 in the 1969 Australian 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 | Ann Jones |
|---|---|---|
| Country | USA | GBR |
| Birth date | Nov 22, 1943 | Oct 7, 1938 |
| Age | 25 | 30 |
| Height | 164 cm | — |
| Handedness | Right-Handed | Left-Handed |
| Backhand style | One-Handed Backhand | — |
| Ranking (entering) | — | — |
| Ranking points (entering) | — | — |
| Elo (entering) | 1,869 | 1,845 |
| Current career W-L | 684–160 | 254–64 |
| Current career earnings | $1,966,487 | — |
Path
Billie Jean King's path
| Opponent | Score | W-L | H2H | Match Data | Date | Round |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Karen Krantzcke | 11-9 7-5 | W | H2H | Match data | Jan 31, 1969 | QF |
| Evonne Goolagong | 6-3 6-1 | W | H2H | Match data | Jan 29, 1969 | R16 |
| Frances Luff | 6-1 6-3 | W | H2H | Match data | Jan 26, 1969 | R32 |
Billie Jean King's next match
| Opponent | Score | W-L | H2H | Match Data | Date | Round |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Margaret Court | 4-6 1-6 | L | H2H | Match data | Feb 3, 1969 | F |
Ann Jones's path
| Opponent | Score | W-L | H2H | Match Data | Date | Round |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lesley Hunt | 6-3 6-1 | W | H2H | Match data | Jan 31, 1969 | QF |
| Kerry Harris | 9-7 6-1 | W | H2H | Match data | Jan 29, 1969 | R16 |
| Patricia Edwards | 6-0 6-2 | W | H2H | Match data | Jan 26, 1969 | R32 |