Nancy Richey def. Billie Jean King
4-6 7-5 6-0
Nancy Richey defeated Billie Jean King 4-6 7-5 6-0 in the 1968 New York semifinal on carpet courts.
Match Information
Match Statistics
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Player Comparison
| Field | Nancy Richey | Billie Jean King |
|---|---|---|
| Country | USA | USA |
| Birth date | Aug 23, 1942 | Nov 22, 1943 |
| Age | 25 | 24 |
| Height | 160 cm | 164 cm |
| Handedness | Right-Handed | Right-Handed |
| Backhand style | One-Handed Backhand | One-Handed Backhand |
| Ranking (entering) | — | — |
| Ranking points (entering) | — | — |
| Elo (entering) | 1,651 | 1,778 |
| Current career W-L | 324–109 | 684–160 |
| Current career earnings | — | $1,966,487 |
Path
Nancy Richey's path
| Opponent | Score | W-L | H2H | Match Data | Date | Round |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Julie Heldman | 7-5 6-0 | W | H2H | Match data | Mar 31, 1968 | QF |
| Ingrid Bentzer | 6-1 6-3 | W | H2H | Match data | Mar 30, 1968 | R16 |
Nancy Richey's next match
| Opponent | Score | W-L | H2H | Match Data | Date | Round |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Judy Tegart | 7-5 7-5 | W | H2H | Match data | Apr 1, 1968 | F |
Billie Jean King's path
| Opponent | Score | W-L | H2H | Match Data | Date | Round |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Winnie Shaw | 6-4 6-4 | W | H2H | Match data | Mar 31, 1968 | QF |
| Elena Subirats | 6-0 6-2 | W | H2H | Match data | Mar 30, 1968 | R16 |