Tracy Austin def. Billie Jean King
6-4 6-7 6-2
Tracy Austin defeated Billie Jean King 6-4 6-7 6-2 in the 1979 Wimbledon quarterfinal on grass courts.
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 | 16 | 35 |
| 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) | 2,290 | 2,320 |
| 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Virginia Ruzici | 6-2 6-4 | W | H2H | Match data | Jul 4, 1979 | R16 |
| Betty Ann Grubb | 6-2 6-3 | W | H2H | Match data | Jul 1, 1979 | R32 |
| Brigette Cuypers | 4-6 6-1 6-2 | W | H2H | Match data | Jun 29, 1979 | R64 |
Tracy Austin's next match
| Opponent | Score | W-L | H2H | Match Data | Date | Round |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Martina Navratilova | 5-7 1-6 | L | H2H | Match data | Jul 8, 1979 | SF |
Billie Jean King's path
| Opponent | Score | W-L | H2H | Match Data | Date | Round |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hana Mandlikova | 6-4 6-3 | W | H2H | Match data | Jul 4, 1979 | R16 |
| Diane Desfor | 6-3 6-2 | W | H2H | Match data | Jul 1, 1979 | R32 |
| Linda Siegel | 6-1 6-3 | W | H2H | Match data | Jun 29, 1979 | R64 |
| Yvonne Vermaak | 6-4 6-1 | W | H2H | Match data | Jun 27, 1979 | R128 |