Evonne Goolagong def. Billie Jean King
1-6 6-4 10-8
Evonne Goolagong defeated Billie Jean King 1-6 6-4 10-8 in the 1979 Chichester semifinal on grass courts.
Match Information
Match Statistics
Our current data sources do not include detailed match statistics for this match.
Player Comparison
| Field | Evonne Goolagong | Billie Jean King |
|---|---|---|
| Country | AUS | USA |
| Birth date | Jul 31, 1951 | Nov 22, 1943 |
| Age | 27 | 35 |
| Height | 168 cm | 164 cm |
| Handedness | Right-Handed | Right-Handed |
| Backhand style | One-Handed Backhand | One-Handed Backhand |
| Ranking (entering) | — | — |
| Ranking points (entering) | — | — |
| Elo (entering) | 2,323 | 2,360 |
| Current career W-L | 736–159 | 684–160 |
| Current career earnings | $1,399,431 | $1,966,487 |
Path
Evonne Goolagong's path
| Opponent | Score | W-L | H2H | Match Data | Date | Round |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pam Teeguarden | 6-2 7-6 | W | H2H | Match data | Jun 16, 1979 | QF |
| Yvonne Vermaak | 6-1 6-4 | W | H2H | Match data | Jun 15, 1979 | R16 |
| Barbara Potter | 6-3 6-1 | W | H2H | Match data | Jun 14, 1979 | R32 |
Evonne Goolagong's next match
| Opponent | Score | W-L | H2H | Match Data | Date | Round |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sue Barker | 6-1 6-4 | W | H2H | Match data | Jun 17, 1979 | F |
Billie Jean King's path
| Opponent | Score | W-L | H2H | Match Data | Date | Round |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Martina Navratilova | 6-1 6-2 | W | H2H | Match data | Jun 16, 1979 | QF |
| Brigette Cuypers | 5-7 7-6 6-2 | W | H2H | Match data | Jun 15, 1979 | R16 |
| Anne Hobbs | 6-1 7-6 | W | H2H | Match data | Jun 14, 1979 | R32 |