Martina Navratilova def. Virginia Wade
7-5 6-1
Martina Navratilova defeated Virginia Wade 7-5 6-1 in the 1980 Kansas City semifinal on carpet courts.
Match Information
Match Statistics
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Player Comparison
| Field | Martina Navratilova | Virginia Wade |
|---|---|---|
| Country | USA | GBR |
| Birth date | Oct 18, 1956 | Jul 10, 1945 |
| Age | 23 | 34 |
| Height | 173 cm | 170 cm |
| Handedness | Left-Handed | Right-Handed |
| Backhand style | One-Handed Backhand | One-Handed Backhand |
| Ranking (entering) | — | — |
| Ranking points (entering) | — | — |
| Elo (entering) | 2,478 | 2,076 |
| Current career W-L | 1,419–228 | 865–313 |
| Current career earnings | $21,626,089 | $1,542,278 |
Path
Martina Navratilova's path
| Opponent | Score | W-L | H2H | Match Data | Date | Round |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pam Shriver | 6-3 7-6 | W | H2H | Match data | Jan 19, 1980 | QF |
| Mima Jausovec | 6-3 6-1 | W | H2H | Match data | Jan 18, 1980 | R16 |
| Tanya Harford | 6-0 6-0 | W | H2H | Match data | Jan 17, 1980 | R32 |
Martina Navratilova's next match
| Opponent | Score | W-L | H2H | Match Data | Date | Round |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Greer Stevens | 6-0 6-2 | W | H2H | Match data | Jan 20, 1980 | F |
Virginia Wade's path
| Opponent | Score | W-L | H2H | Match Data | Date | Round |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dianne Fromholtz | 6-2 6-1 | W | H2H | Match data | Jan 19, 1980 | QF |
| Sylvia Hanika | 6-4 6-0 | W | H2H | Match data | Jan 18, 1980 | R16 |
| Ivanna Madruga | 6-2 6-1 | W | H2H | Match data | Jan 17, 1980 | R32 |