Martina Navratilova def. Chris Evert
7-5 4-6 6-4
Martina Navratilova defeated Chris Evert 7-5 4-6 6-4 in the 1981 US Open semifinal on hard courts.
Match Information
Match Statistics
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Player Comparison
| Field | Martina Navratilova | Chris Evert |
|---|---|---|
| Country | USA | USA |
| Birth date | Oct 18, 1956 | Dec 21, 1954 |
| Age | 24 | 26 |
| Height | 173 cm | 168 cm |
| Handedness | Left-Handed | Right-Handed |
| Backhand style | One-Handed Backhand | Two-Handed Backhand |
| Ranking (entering) | — | — |
| Ranking points (entering) | — | — |
| Elo (entering) | 2,293 | 2,500 |
| Current career W-L | 1,419–228 | 1,228–158 |
| Current career earnings | $21,626,089 | $8,896,195 |
Path
Martina Navratilova's path
| Opponent | Score | W-L | H2H | Match Data | Date | Round |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anne Smith | 7-5 6-4 | W | H2H | Match data | Sep 11, 1981 | QF |
| Kathy Jordan | 6-0 6-1 | W | H2H | Match data | Sep 9, 1981 | R16 |
| Joanne Russell | 6-2 6-1 | W | H2H | Match data | Sep 7, 1981 | R32 |
| Anne White | 6-2 6-3 | W | H2H | Match data | Sep 4, 1981 | R64 |
| Nerida Gregory | 6-0 6-1 | W | H2H | Match data | Sep 3, 1981 | R128 |
Martina Navratilova's next match
| Opponent | Score | W-L | H2H | Match Data | Date | Round |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tracy Austin | 6-1 6-7 6-7 | L | H2H | Match data | Sep 14, 1981 | F |
Chris Evert's path
| Opponent | Score | W-L | H2H | Match Data | Date | Round |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hana Mandlikova | 6-1 6-3 | W | H2H | Match data | Sep 11, 1981 | QF |
| Bettina Bunge | 6-2 6-0 | W | H2H | Match data | Sep 9, 1981 | R16 |
| Alycia Moulton | 6-3 6-0 | W | H2H | Match data | Sep 7, 1981 | R32 |
| Kate Latham | 6-0 6-1 | W | H2H | Match data | Sep 4, 1981 | R64 |
| Kathrin Keil | 6-1 6-1 | W | H2H | Match data | Sep 3, 1981 | R128 |