Martina Navratilova def. Virginia Ruzici
6-4 6-4
Martina Navratilova defeated Virginia Ruzici 6-4 6-4 in the 1978 Colgate Series Championships semifinal on hard courts.
Match Information
Match Statistics
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Player Comparison
| Field | Martina Navratilova | Virginia Ruzici |
|---|---|---|
| Country | USA | ROU |
| Birth date | Oct 18, 1956 | Jan 31, 1955 |
| Age | 22 | 23 |
| Height | 173 cm | 173 cm |
| Handedness | Left-Handed | Right-Handed |
| Backhand style | One-Handed Backhand | One-Handed Backhand |
| Ranking (entering) | — | — |
| Ranking points (entering) | — | — |
| Elo (entering) | 2,431 | 2,106 |
| Current career W-L | 1,419–228 | 455–274 |
| Current career earnings | $21,626,089 | $1,183,728 |
Path
Martina Navratilova's path
| Opponent | Score | W-L | H2H | Match Data | Date | Round |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Virginia Wade | 6-2 6-1 | W | H2H | Match data | Nov 18, 1978 | QF |
| Betty Stove | 6-1 6-0 | W | H2H | Match data | Nov 17, 1978 | R16 |
Martina Navratilova's next match
| Opponent | Score | W-L | H2H | Match Data | Date | Round |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chris Evert | 3-6 3-6 | L | H2H | Match data | Nov 19, 1978 | F |
Virginia Ruzici's path
| Opponent | Score | W-L | H2H | Match Data | Date | Round |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Betty Stove | 6-2 6-2 | W | H2H | Match data | Nov 18, 1978 | QF |
| Kerry Reid | 7-6(5) 6-2 | W | H2H | Match data | Nov 17, 1978 | R16 |