Evonne Goolagong def. Virginia Wade
6-4 6-2
Evonne Goolagong defeated Virginia Wade 6-4 6-2 in the 1978 Chicago semifinal on carpet courts.
Match Information
Match Statistics
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Player Comparison
| Field | Evonne Goolagong | Virginia Wade |
|---|---|---|
| Country | AUS | GBR |
| Birth date | Jul 31, 1951 | Jul 10, 1945 |
| Age | 26 | 32 |
| Height | 168 cm | 170 cm |
| Handedness | Right-Handed | Right-Handed |
| Backhand style | One-Handed Backhand | One-Handed Backhand |
| Ranking (entering) | — | — |
| Ranking points (entering) | — | — |
| Elo (entering) | 2,461 | 2,223 |
| Current career W-L | 736–159 | 865–313 |
| Current career earnings | $1,399,431 | $1,542,278 |
Path
Evonne Goolagong's path
| Opponent | Score | W-L | H2H | Match Data | Date | Round |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rosie Casals | 3-6 6-4 6-2 | W | H2H | Match data | Feb 4, 1978 | QF |
| Regina Marsikova | 6-7 6-1 6-2 | W | H2H | Match data | Feb 3, 1978 | R16 |
| Lesley Hunt | 6-0 6-2 | W | H2H | Match data | Feb 2, 1978 | R32 |
Evonne Goolagong's next match
| Opponent | Score | W-L | H2H | Match Data | Date | Round |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Martina Navratilova | 7-6 2-6 2-6 | L | H2H | Match data | Feb 5, 1978 | F |
Virginia Wade's path
| Opponent | Score | W-L | H2H | Match Data | Date | Round |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wendy Turnbull | 7-5 6-4 | W | H2H | Match data | Feb 4, 1978 | QF |
| Michelle Tyler | 6-4 6-3 | W | H2H | Match data | Feb 3, 1978 | R16 |
| Mima Jausovec | 6-1 6-2 | W | H2H | Match data | Feb 2, 1978 | R32 |