Julie Heldman def. Billie Jean King
3-6 6-4 4-1 (ret.)
The match ended when Billie Jean King retired.
Julie Heldman defeated Billie Jean King 3-6 6-4 4-1 RET after Billie Jean King retired in the 1973 US Open round of 16 on grass courts.
Match Information
Match Statistics
Our current data sources do not include detailed match statistics for this match.
Player Comparison
| Field | Julie Heldman | Billie Jean King |
|---|---|---|
| Country | USA | USA |
| Birth date | Dec 8, 1945 | Nov 22, 1943 |
| Age | 27 | 29 |
| Height | 170 cm | 164 cm |
| Handedness | Right-Handed | Right-Handed |
| Backhand style | — | One-Handed Backhand |
| Ranking (entering) | — | — |
| Ranking points (entering) | — | — |
| Elo (entering) | 2,061 | 2,402 |
| Current career W-L | 381–159 | 684–160 |
| Current career earnings | — | $1,966,487 |
Path
Julie Heldman's path
| Opponent | Score | W-L | H2H | Match Data | Date | Round |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Janice Metcalf | 6-7 7-6 6-3 | W | H2H | Match data | Sep 4, 1973 | R32 |
| Laurie Tenney | 6-1 6-4 | W | H2H | Match data | Sep 1, 1973 | R64 |
Julie Heldman's next match
| Opponent | Score | W-L | H2H | Match Data | Date | Round |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Helga Masthoff | 3-6 3-6 | L | H2H | Match data | Sep 8, 1973 | QF |
Billie Jean King's path
| Opponent | Score | W-L | H2H | Match Data | Date | Round |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Karen Krantzcke | 6-3 6-1 | W | H2H | Match data | Sep 4, 1973 | R32 |
| Peggy Michel | 6-2 6-3 | W | H2H | Match data | Sep 1, 1973 | R64 |