Martina Navratilova def. Dianne Fromholtz
6-4 6-3
Martina Navratilova defeated Dianne Fromholtz 6-4 6-3 in the 1979 Washington Open semifinal on carpet courts on January 1, 1979.
Match Information
Match Statistics
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Player Comparison
| Field | Martina Navratilova | Dianne Fromholtz |
|---|---|---|
| Country | USA | AUS |
| Birth date | Oct 18, 1956 | Aug 10, 1956 |
| Age | 22 | 22 |
| Height | 173 cm | 163 cm |
| Handedness | Left-Handed | Left-Handed |
| Backhand style | One-Handed Backhand | One-Handed Backhand |
| Ranking (entering) | — | — |
| Ranking points (entering) | — | — |
| Elo (entering) | 2,435 | 2,089 |
| Current career W-L | 1,419–228 | 466–282 |
| Current career earnings | $21,626,089 | $1,145,377 |
Path
Martina Navratilova's path
| Opponent | Score | W-L | H2H | Match Data | Date | Round |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ann Kiyomura Hayashi | 6-3 6-1 | W | H2H | Match data | Jan 1, 1979 | QF |
| Ruta Gerulaitis | 6-4 6-3 | W | H2H | Match data | Jan 1, 1979 | R16 |
| Lea Antonoplis | 6-1 6-0 | W | H2H | Match data | Jan 1, 1979 | R32 |
Martina Navratilova's next match
| Opponent | Score | W-L | H2H | Match Data | Date | Round |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tracy Austin | 3-6 2-6 | L | H2H | Match data | Jan 1, 1979 | F |
Dianne Fromholtz's path
| Opponent | Score | W-L | H2H | Match Data | Date | Round |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pam Teeguarden | 6-2 6-2 | W | H2H | Match data | Jan 1, 1979 | QF |
| Mareen Louie Harper | 6-2 6-0 | W | H2H | Match data | Jan 1, 1979 | R16 |
| Joanne Russell | 6-2 2-1 (ret.) | W | H2H | Match data | Jan 1, 1979 | R32 |