Billie Jean King def. Hana Mandlikova
6-4 6-3
Billie Jean King defeated Hana Mandlikova 6-4 6-3 in the 1979 Wimbledon 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 | Billie Jean King | Hana Mandlikova |
|---|---|---|
| Country | USA | AUS |
| Birth date | Nov 22, 1943 | Feb 19, 1962 |
| Age | 35 | 17 |
| Height | 164 cm | 173 cm |
| Handedness | Right-Handed | Right-Handed |
| Backhand style | One-Handed Backhand | One-Handed Backhand |
| Ranking (entering) | — | — |
| Ranking points (entering) | — | — |
| Elo (entering) | 2,318 | 1,815 |
| Current career W-L | 684–160 | 518–191 |
| Current career earnings | $1,966,487 | $3,340,959 |
Path
Billie Jean King's path
| Opponent | Score | W-L | H2H | Match Data | Date | Round |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Diane Desfor | 6-3 6-2 | W | H2H | Match data | Jul 1, 1979 | R32 |
| Linda Siegel | 6-1 6-3 | W | H2H | Match data | Jun 29, 1979 | R64 |
| Yvonne Vermaak | 6-4 6-1 | W | H2H | Match data | Jun 27, 1979 | R128 |
Billie Jean King's next match
| Opponent | Score | W-L | H2H | Match Data | Date | Round |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tracy Austin | 4-6 7-6 2-6 | L | H2H | Match data | Jul 6, 1979 | QF |
Hana Mandlikova's path
| Opponent | Score | W-L | H2H | Match Data | Date | Round |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Regina Marsikova | 6-3 6-2 | W | H2H | Match data | Jul 1, 1979 | R32 |
| Anna Maria Fernandez | 7-5 6-1 | W | H2H | Match data | Jun 29, 1979 | R64 |
| Diane Morrison | 6-3 6-4 | W | H2H | Match data | Jun 27, 1979 | R128 |