Chris Evert def. Renee Richards
6-1 6-0
Chris Evert defeated Renee Richards 6-1 6-0 in the 1979 Indianapolis semifinal on clay courts.
Match Information
Match Statistics
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Player Comparison
| Field | Chris Evert | Renee Richards |
|---|---|---|
| Country | USA | USA |
| Birth date | Dec 21, 1954 | Aug 19, 1934 |
| Age | 24 | 44 |
| Height | 168 cm | 188 cm |
| Handedness | Right-Handed | — |
| Backhand style | Two-Handed Backhand | — |
| Ranking (entering) | — | — |
| Ranking points (entering) | — | — |
| Elo (entering) | 2,486 | 1,823 |
| Current career W-L | 1,228–158 | 117–86 |
| Current career earnings | $8,896,195 | $131,246 |
Path
Chris Evert's path
| Opponent | Score | W-L | H2H | Match Data | Date | Round |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mima Jausovec | 6-7 6-2 6-3 | W | H2H | Match data | Aug 11, 1979 | QF |
| Renata Tomanova | 4-6 6-1 6-2 | W | H2H | Match data | Aug 10, 1979 | R16 |
| Wendy White | 6-2 7-5 | W | H2H | Match data | Aug 9, 1979 | R32 |
| Paula Smith | 6-1 6-0 | W | H2H | Match data | Aug 8, 1979 | R64 |
Chris Evert's next match
| Opponent | Score | W-L | H2H | Match Data | Date | Round |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Evonne Goolagong | 6-4 6-3 | W | H2H | Match data | Aug 12, 1979 | F |
Renee Richards's path
| Opponent | Score | W-L | H2H | Match Data | Date | Round |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Virginia Ruzici | 7-5 6-1 | W | H2H | Match data | Aug 11, 1979 | QF |
| Kaye Hallam | 6-2 6-0 | W | H2H | Match data | Aug 10, 1979 | R16 |
| Stacy Margolin | 6-2 6-2 | W | H2H | Match data | Aug 9, 1979 | R32 |