Chris Evert def. Virginia Wade
8-6 6-2
Chris Evert defeated Virginia Wade 8-6 6-2 in the 1978 Wimbledon semifinal on grass 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 | 32 |
| 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) | 2,565 | 2,199 |
| 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Billie Jean King | 6-3 3-6 6-2 | W | H2H | Match data | Jul 7, 1978 | QF |
| Kerry Reid | 6-3 6-4 | W | H2H | Match data | Jul 5, 1978 | R16 |
| Laura Dupont | 6-1 4-6 6-0 | W | H2H | Match data | Jul 2, 1978 | R32 |
| Helena Anliot | 6-1 6-0 | W | H2H | Match data | Jun 30, 1978 | R64 |
Chris Evert's next match
| Opponent | Score | W-L | H2H | Match Data | Date | Round |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Martina Navratilova | 6-2 4-6 5-7 | L | H2H | Match data | Jul 10, 1978 | F |
Virginia Wade's path
| Opponent | Score | W-L | H2H | Match Data | Date | Round |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mima Jausovec | 6-0 6-4 | W | H2H | Match data | Jul 7, 1978 | QF |
| Ruta Gerulaitis | 7-5 6-4 | W | H2H | Match data | Jul 5, 1978 | R16 |
| Yvonne Vermaak | 6-1 6-4 | W | H2H | Match data | Jul 2, 1978 | R32 |
| Lesley Turner | 6-1 6-4 | W | H2H | Match data | Jun 30, 1978 | R64 |
| Elisabeth Ekblom | 6-1 6-2 | W | H2H | Match data | Jun 28, 1978 | R128 |