Martina Navratilova def. Wendy Turnbull
6-4 6-3
Martina Navratilova defeated Wendy Turnbull 6-4 6-3 in the 1978 Seattle semifinal on carpet courts.
Match Information
Match Statistics
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Player Comparison
| Field | Martina Navratilova | Wendy Turnbull |
|---|---|---|
| Country | USA | AUS |
| Birth date | Oct 18, 1956 | Nov 26, 1952 |
| Age | 21 | 25 |
| Height | 173 cm | 164 cm |
| Handedness | Left-Handed | Right-Handed |
| Backhand style | One-Handed Backhand | One-Handed Backhand |
| Ranking (entering) | — | — |
| Ranking points (entering) | — | — |
| Elo (entering) | 2,369 | 2,125 |
| Current career W-L | 1,419–228 | 586–331 |
| Current career earnings | $21,626,089 | $2,769,024 |
Path
Martina Navratilova's path
| Opponent | Score | W-L | H2H | Match Data | Date | Round |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kathy May | 6-7 6-4 6-2 | W | H2H | Match data | Feb 11, 1978 | QF |
| Brigette Cuypers | 6-1 6-2 | W | H2H | Match data | Feb 10, 1978 | R16 |
| Kate Latham | 6-2 6-1 | W | H2H | Match data | Feb 9, 1978 | R32 |
Martina Navratilova's next match
| Opponent | Score | W-L | H2H | Match Data | Date | Round |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Betty Stove | 6-1 1-6 6-1 | W | H2H | Match data | Feb 12, 1978 | F |
Wendy Turnbull's path
| Opponent | Score | W-L | H2H | Match Data | Date | Round |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rosie Casals | 5-7 6-1 6-2 | W | H2H | Match data | Feb 11, 1978 | QF |
| Nancy Richey | 6-3 7-6 | W | H2H | Match data | Feb 10, 1978 | R16 |
| Lea Antonoplis | 7-6 6-3 | W | H2H | Match data | Feb 9, 1978 | R32 |