Tracy Austin def. Billie Jean King
6-3 6-1
Tracy Austin defeated Billie Jean King 6-3 6-1 in the 1980 WTA Finals semifinal on carpet courts on March 17, 1980.
Match Information
Match Statistics
Our current data sources do not include detailed match statistics for this match.
Player Comparison
| Field | Tracy Austin | Billie Jean King |
|---|---|---|
| Country | USA | USA |
| Birth date | Dec 12, 1962 | Nov 22, 1943 |
| Age | 17 | 36 |
| Height | 165 cm | 164 cm |
| Handedness | Right-Handed | Right-Handed |
| Backhand style | Two-Handed Backhand | One-Handed Backhand |
| Ranking (entering) | — | — |
| Ranking points (entering) | — | — |
| Elo (entering) | 2,472 | 2,252 |
| Current career W-L | 339–88 | 684–160 |
| Current career earnings | $2,092,380 | $1,966,487 |
Path
Tracy Austin's path
| Opponent | Score | W-L | H2H | Match Data | Date | Round |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Evonne Goolagong | 6-1 4-6 7-6 | W | H2H | Match data | Mar 17, 1980 | RR |
| Greer Stevens | 6-3 5-3 (ret.) | W | H2H | Match data | Mar 17, 1980 | RR |
Tracy Austin's next match
| Opponent | Score | W-L | H2H | Match Data | Date | Round |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Martina Navratilova | 6-2 2-6 6-2 | W | H2H | Match data | Mar 17, 1980 | F |
Billie Jean King's path
| Opponent | Score | W-L | H2H | Match Data | Date | Round |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wendy Turnbull | 6-2 6-2 | W | H2H | Match data | Mar 17, 1980 | QF |
| Virginia Wade | 6-1 6-3 | W | H2H | Match data | Mar 17, 1980 | RR |