Billie Jean King def. Karen Krantzcke
8-6 3-6 6-1
Billie Jean King defeated Karen Krantzcke 8-6 3-6 6-1 in the 1968 Hobart International 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 | Karen Krantzcke |
|---|---|---|
| Country | USA | AUS |
| Birth date | Nov 22, 1943 | Feb 1, 1947 |
| Age | 24 | 20 |
| Height | 164 cm | — |
| Handedness | Right-Handed | Right-Handed |
| Backhand style | One-Handed Backhand | — |
| Ranking (entering) | — | — |
| Ranking points (entering) | — | — |
| Elo (entering) | 1,602 | 1,530 |
| Current career W-L | 684–160 | 276–174 |
| Current career earnings | $1,966,487 | — |
Path
Billie Jean King's path
| Opponent | Score | W-L | H2H | Match Data | Date | Round |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kaye Dening | 6-2 6-4 | W | H2H | Match data | Jan 12, 1968 | R16 |
| Lany Kaligis | 6-1 6-2 | W | H2H | Match data | Jan 11, 1968 | R32 |
| Ada Bakker | 6-1 8-6 | W | H2H | Match data | Jan 10, 1968 | R64 |
Billie Jean King's next match
| Opponent | Score | W-L | H2H | Match Data | Date | Round |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mary Ann Eisel | 2-6 6-4 6-3 | W | H2H | Match data | Jan 13, 1968 | SF |
Karen Krantzcke's path
| Opponent | Score | W-L | H2H | Match Data | Date | Round |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dorothy Whitely | 6-3 6-2 | W | H2H | Match data | Jan 12, 1968 | R16 |
| Cynthia Doerner | 6-2 6-1 | W | H2H | Match data | Jan 11, 1968 | R32 |