Martina Navratilova def. Joanne Russell
6-1 6-4
Martina Navratilova defeated Joanne Russell 6-1 6-4 in the 1978 Eastbourne Open round of 16 on grass courts.
Match Information
Match Statistics
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Player Comparison
| Field | Martina Navratilova | Joanne Russell |
|---|---|---|
| Country | USA | USA |
| Birth date | Oct 18, 1956 | Oct 30, 1954 |
| Age | 21 | 23 |
| Height | 173 cm | — |
| Handedness | Left-Handed | — |
| Backhand style | One-Handed Backhand | — |
| Ranking (entering) | — | — |
| Ranking points (entering) | — | — |
| Elo (entering) | 2,386 | 1,912 |
| Current career W-L | 1,419–228 | 203–199 |
| Current career earnings | $21,626,089 | $531,039 |
Path
Martina Navratilova's path
| Opponent | Score | W-L | H2H | Match Data | Date | Round |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jeanne Duvall | 6-2 6-0 | W | H2H | Match data | Jun 22, 1978 | R32 |
| Sharon Walsh Pete | 6-3 6-0 | W | H2H | Match data | Jun 21, 1978 | R64 |
Martina Navratilova's next match
| Opponent | Score | W-L | H2H | Match Data | Date | Round |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Michelle Tyler | 7-5 6-3 | W | H2H | Match data | Jun 24, 1978 | QF |
Joanne Russell's path
| Opponent | Score | W-L | H2H | Match Data | Date | Round |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jackie Fayter | 6-4 6-2 | W | H2H | Match data | Jun 22, 1978 | R32 |
| Kerry Reid | 6-4 6-1 | W | H2H | Match data | Jun 21, 1978 | R64 |