Chris Evert def. Virginia Wade
6-2 6-2
Chris Evert defeated Virginia Wade 6-2 6-2 in the 1978 Colgate Series Championships semifinal on hard courts.
Match Information
Match Statistics
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Player Comparison
| Field | Chris Evert | Virginia Wade |
|---|---|---|
| Country | USA | GBR |
| Birth date | Dec 21, 1954 | Jul 10, 1945 |
| Age | 23 | 33 |
| Height | 168 cm | 170 cm |
| Handedness | Right-Handed | Right-Handed |
| Backhand style | Two-Handed Backhand | One-Handed Backhand |
| Ranking (entering) | — | — |
| Ranking points (entering) | — | — |
| Elo (entering) | 2,581 | 2,241 |
| Current career W-L | 1,228–158 | 865–313 |
| Current career earnings | $8,896,195 | $1,542,278 |
Path
Chris Evert's path
| Opponent | Score | W-L | H2H | Match Data | Date | Round |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Virginia Ruzici | 6-1 6-3 | W | H2H | Match data | Nov 18, 1978 | QF |
| Regina Marsikova | 6-3 6-4 | W | H2H | Match data | Nov 17, 1978 | R16 |
Chris Evert's next match
| Opponent | Score | W-L | H2H | Match Data | Date | Round |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Martina Navratilova | 6-3 6-3 | W | H2H | Match data | Nov 19, 1978 | F |
Virginia Wade's path
| Opponent | Score | W-L | H2H | Match Data | Date | Round |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kerry Reid | 6-2 3-6 6-3 | W | H2H | Match data | Nov 18, 1978 | QF |
| Wendy Turnbull | 3-6 7-5 6-3 | W | H2H | Match data | Nov 17, 1978 | R16 |