Kerry Reid def. Billie Jean King
4-4 (ret.)
The match ended when Billie Jean King retired.
Kerry Reid defeated Billie Jean King 4-4 RET after Billie Jean King retired in the 1979 Eastbourne Open round of 16 on grass courts.
Match Information
Match Statistics
Our current data sources do not include detailed match statistics for this match.
Player Comparison
| Field | Kerry Reid | Billie Jean King |
|---|---|---|
| Country | AUS | USA |
| Birth date | Aug 7, 1947 | Nov 22, 1943 |
| Age | 31 | 35 |
| Height | 166 cm | 164 cm |
| Handedness | Right-Handed | Right-Handed |
| Backhand style | One-Handed Backhand | One-Handed Backhand |
| Ranking (entering) | — | — |
| Ranking points (entering) | — | — |
| Elo (entering) | 2,045 | 2,343 |
| Current career W-L | 586–245 | 684–160 |
| Current career earnings | $2,225 | $1,966,487 |
Path
Kerry Reid's path
| Opponent | Score | W-L | H2H | Match Data | Date | Round |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hana Mandlikova | 6-1 7-6 | W | H2H | Match data | Jun 21, 1979 | R32 |
| Marita Redondo | 6-3 6-7 6-2 | W | H2H | Match data | Jun 20, 1979 | R64 |
Kerry Reid's next match
| Opponent | Score | W-L | H2H | Match Data | Date | Round |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chris Evert | 3-6 4-6 | L | H2H | Match data | Jun 23, 1979 | QF |
Billie Jean King's path
| Opponent | Score | W-L | H2H | Match Data | Date | Round |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kay Mcdaniel | 6-4 6-1 | W | H2H | Match data | Jun 21, 1979 | R32 |
| Barbara Jordan | 5-7 6-4 6-0 | W | H2H | Match data | Jun 20, 1979 | R64 |