Billie Jean King def. Virginia Wade
13-11 6-4
Billie Jean King defeated Virginia Wade 13-11 6-4 in the 1971 West Kirby quarterfinal 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 | Virginia Wade |
|---|---|---|
| Country | USA | GBR |
| Birth date | Nov 22, 1943 | Jul 10, 1945 |
| Age | 27 | 26 |
| Height | 164 cm | 170 cm |
| Handedness | Right-Handed | Right-Handed |
| Backhand style | One-Handed Backhand | One-Handed Backhand |
| Ranking (entering) | — | — |
| Ranking points (entering) | — | — |
| Elo (entering) | 2,240 | 2,130 |
| Current career W-L | 684–160 | 865–313 |
| Current career earnings | $1,966,487 | $1,542,278 |
Path
Billie Jean King's path
| Opponent | Score | W-L | H2H | Match Data | Date | Round |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Patricia Reese | 6-4 6-2 | W | H2H | Match data | Jul 17, 1971 | R16 |
| Jenny Helliar | 6-4 6-2 | W | H2H | Match data | Jul 16, 1971 | R32 |
Billie Jean King's next match
| Opponent | Score | W-L | H2H | Match Data | Date | Round |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Margaret Court | 6-2 7-5 | W | H2H | Match data | Jul 18, 1971 | SF |
Virginia Wade's path
| Opponent | Score | W-L | H2H | Match Data | Date | Round |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kristy Pigeon | 6-4 6-8 6-3 | W | H2H | Match data | Jul 17, 1971 | R16 |
| Patricia Cody | (w/o) | W | H2H | Match data | Jul 16, 1971 | R32 |