Evonne Goolagong def. Chris Evert
6-3 5-7 6-3
Evonne Goolagong defeated Chris Evert 6-3 5-7 6-3 in the 1976 WTA Finals final on carpet courts on April 12, 1976.
Match Information
Match Statistics
Our current data sources do not include detailed match statistics for this match.
Player Comparison
| Field | Evonne Goolagong | Chris Evert |
|---|---|---|
| Country | AUS | USA |
| Birth date | Jul 31, 1951 | Dec 21, 1954 |
| Age | 24 | 21 |
| Height | 168 cm | 168 cm |
| Handedness | Right-Handed | Right-Handed |
| Backhand style | One-Handed Backhand | Two-Handed Backhand |
| Ranking (entering) | — | — |
| Ranking points (entering) | — | — |
| Elo (entering) | 2,448 | 2,534 |
| Current career W-L | 736–159 | 1,228–158 |
| Current career earnings | $1,399,431 | $8,896,195 |
Path
Evonne Goolagong's path
| Opponent | Score | W-L | H2H | Match Data | Date | Round |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cynthia Doerner | 6-1 6-2 | W | H2H | Match data | Apr 12, 1976 | R16 |
| Francoise Durr | 6-2 6-2 | W | H2H | Match data | Apr 12, 1976 | RR |
| Marita Redondo | 6-4 5-7 6-4 | W | H2H | Match data | Apr 12, 1976 | RR |
| Martina Navratilova | 6-4 7-5 | W | H2H | Match data | Apr 12, 1976 | RR |
Evonne Goolagong's next match
No later same-event match found for the winner.
Chris Evert's path
| Opponent | Score | W-L | H2H | Match Data | Date | Round |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lesley Hunt | 6-3 6-3 | W | H2H | Match data | Apr 12, 1976 | R16 |
| Sue Barker | 4-6 6-2 6-4 | W | H2H | Match data | Apr 12, 1976 | RR |
| Virginia Wade | 6-3 3-6 6-1 | W | H2H | Match data | Apr 12, 1976 | RR |
| Rosie Casals | 7-5 6-4 | W | H2H | Match data | Apr 12, 1976 | RR |