Nancy Richey def. Billie Jean King
7-5 5-7 6-4
Nancy Richey defeated Billie Jean King 7-5 5-7 6-4 in the 1970 San Francisco semifinal on hard courts.
Match Information
Match Statistics
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Player Comparison
| Field | Nancy Richey | Billie Jean King |
|---|---|---|
| Country | USA | USA |
| Birth date | Aug 23, 1942 | Nov 22, 1943 |
| Age | 28 | 26 |
| Height | 160 cm | 164 cm |
| Handedness | Right-Handed | Right-Handed |
| Backhand style | One-Handed Backhand | One-Handed Backhand |
| Ranking (entering) | — | — |
| Ranking points (entering) | — | — |
| Elo (entering) | 2,090 | 2,142 |
| Current career W-L | 324–109 | 684–160 |
| Current career earnings | — | $1,966,487 |
Path
Nancy Richey's path
| Opponent | Score | W-L | H2H | Match Data | Date | Round |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Helen Gourlay | 6-1 6-3 | W | H2H | Match data | Oct 3, 1970 | QF |
| Valerie Ziegenfuss | 6-2 6-4 | W | H2H | Match data | Oct 2, 1970 | R16 |
| Barbara Downs | 6-1 6-2 | W | H2H | Match data | Oct 1, 1970 | R32 |
Nancy Richey's next match
| Opponent | Score | W-L | H2H | Match Data | Date | Round |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rosie Casals | 7-6(2) 6-4 | W | H2H | Match data | Oct 4, 1970 | F |
Billie Jean King's path
| Opponent | Score | W-L | H2H | Match Data | Date | Round |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lesley Hunt | 6-3 3-6 7-5 | W | H2H | Match data | Oct 3, 1970 | QF |
| Eliza Pande | 6-4 6-3 | W | H2H | Match data | Oct 2, 1970 | R16 |
| Cathie Gagel | 6-1 6-4 | W | H2H | Match data | Oct 1, 1970 | R32 |