Martina Navratilova def. Tracy Austin
6-3 6-4
Martina Navratilova defeated Tracy Austin 6-3 6-4 in the 1978 Los Angeles quarterfinal on hard courts.
Match Information
Match Statistics
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Player Comparison
| Field | Martina Navratilova | Tracy Austin |
|---|---|---|
| Country | USA | USA |
| Birth date | Oct 18, 1956 | Dec 12, 1962 |
| Age | 21 | 15 |
| Height | 173 cm | 165 cm |
| Handedness | Left-Handed | Right-Handed |
| Backhand style | One-Handed Backhand | Two-Handed Backhand |
| Ranking (entering) | — | — |
| Ranking points (entering) | — | — |
| Elo (entering) | 2,315 | 1,842 |
| Current career W-L | 1,419–228 | 339–88 |
| Current career earnings | $21,626,089 | $2,092,380 |
Path
Martina Navratilova's path
| Opponent | Score | W-L | H2H | Match Data | Date | Round |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marita Redondo | 6-1 6-2 | W | H2H | Match data | Jan 27, 1978 | R16 |
| Michelle Tyler | 6-0 6-1 | W | H2H | Match data | Jan 26, 1978 | R32 |
Martina Navratilova's next match
| Opponent | Score | W-L | H2H | Match Data | Date | Round |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Greer Stevens | 2-6 6-0 6-1 | W | H2H | Match data | Jan 28, 1978 | SF |
Tracy Austin's path
| Opponent | Score | W-L | H2H | Match Data | Date | Round |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ruta Gerulaitis | 6-2 7-5 | W | H2H | Match data | Jan 27, 1978 | R16 |
| Joanne Russell | 6-2 7-5 | W | H2H | Match data | Jan 26, 1978 | R32 |