Chris Evert def. Evonne Goolagong
6-3 6-2
Chris Evert defeated Evonne Goolagong 6-3 6-2 in the 1979 Wimbledon semifinal on grass courts.
Match Information
Match Statistics
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Player Comparison
| Field | Chris Evert | Evonne Goolagong |
|---|---|---|
| Country | USA | AUS |
| Birth date | Dec 21, 1954 | Jul 31, 1951 |
| Age | 24 | 27 |
| Height | 168 cm | 168 cm |
| Handedness | Right-Handed | Right-Handed |
| Backhand style | Two-Handed Backhand | One-Handed Backhand |
| Ranking (entering) | — | — |
| Ranking points (entering) | — | — |
| Elo (entering) | 2,493 | 2,356 |
| Current career W-L | 1,228–158 | 736–159 |
| Current career earnings | $8,896,195 | $1,399,431 |
Path
Chris Evert's path
| Opponent | Score | W-L | H2H | Match Data | Date | Round |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wendy Turnbull | 6-3 6-4 | W | H2H | Match data | Jul 6, 1979 | QF |
| Laura Dupont | 6-2 6-1 | W | H2H | Match data | Jul 4, 1979 | R16 |
| Kathy May | 6-4 6-3 | W | H2H | Match data | Jul 1, 1979 | R32 |
| Andrea Whitmore | 6-1 6-2 | W | H2H | Match data | Jun 29, 1979 | R64 |
| Marita Redondo | 6-4 6-2 | W | H2H | Match data | Jun 27, 1979 | R128 |
Chris Evert's next match
| Opponent | Score | W-L | H2H | Match Data | Date | Round |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Martina Navratilova | 4-6 4-6 | L | H2H | Match data | Jul 9, 1979 | F |
Evonne Goolagong's path
| Opponent | Score | W-L | H2H | Match Data | Date | Round |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Virginia Wade | 6-4 6-0 | W | H2H | Match data | Jul 6, 1979 | QF |
| Kathy Jordan | 7-6 6-7 6-1 | W | H2H | Match data | Jul 4, 1979 | R16 |
| Cynthia Doerner | 7-5 6-2 | W | H2H | Match data | Jul 1, 1979 | R32 |
| Sherry Acker | 6-3 6-1 | W | H2H | Match data | Jun 29, 1979 | R64 |
| Marcie Louie | 6-0 6-3 | W | H2H | Match data | Jun 27, 1979 | R128 |