Chris Evert def. Ruta Gerulaitis
6-0 6-4
Chris Evert defeated Ruta Gerulaitis 6-0 6-4 in the 1979 Roland Garros quarterfinal on clay courts.
Match Information
Match Statistics
Our current data sources do not include detailed match statistics for this match.
Player Comparison
| Field | Chris Evert | Ruta Gerulaitis |
|---|---|---|
| Country | USA | USA |
| Birth date | Dec 21, 1954 | Nov 18, 1955 |
| Age | 24 | 23 |
| Height | 168 cm | — |
| Handedness | Right-Handed | — |
| Backhand style | Two-Handed Backhand | — |
| Ranking (entering) | — | — |
| Ranking points (entering) | — | — |
| Elo (entering) | 2,456 | 1,664 |
| Current career W-L | 1,228–158 | 36–60 |
| Current career earnings | $8,896,195 | — |
Path
Chris Evert's path
| Opponent | Score | W-L | H2H | Match Data | Date | Round |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Patricia Medrado | 4-6 6-2 6-3 | W | H2H | Match data | Jun 5, 1979 | R16 |
| Laura Dupont | 6-3 6-3 | W | H2H | Match data | Jun 3, 1979 | R32 |
| Kate Latham | 6-1 6-0 | W | H2H | Match data | May 31, 1979 | R64 |
Chris Evert's next match
| Opponent | Score | W-L | H2H | Match Data | Date | Round |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dianne Fromholtz | 6-1 6-3 | W | H2H | Match data | Jun 9, 1979 | SF |
Ruta Gerulaitis's path
| Opponent | Score | W-L | H2H | Match Data | Date | Round |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Betty Stove | 6-1 6-4 | W | H2H | Match data | Jun 5, 1979 | R16 |
| Ilana Kloss | 6-0 (ret.) | W | H2H | Match data | Jun 3, 1979 | R32 |
| Chris Oneil | 6-2 6-7 6-0 | W | H2H | Match data | May 31, 1979 | R64 |