Wendy Turnbull def. Martina Navratilova
6-4 1-6 6-4
Wendy Turnbull defeated Martina Navratilova 6-4 1-6 6-4 in the 1979 Detroit semifinal on carpet courts.
Match Information
Match Statistics
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Player Comparison
| Field | Wendy Turnbull | Martina Navratilova |
|---|---|---|
| Country | AUS | USA |
| Birth date | Nov 26, 1952 | Oct 18, 1956 |
| Age | 26 | 22 |
| Height | 164 cm | 173 cm |
| Handedness | Right-Handed | Left-Handed |
| Backhand style | One-Handed Backhand | One-Handed Backhand |
| Ranking (entering) | — | — |
| Ranking points (entering) | — | — |
| Elo (entering) | 2,056 | 2,463 |
| Current career W-L | 586–331 | 1,419–228 |
| Current career earnings | $2,769,024 | $21,626,089 |
Path
Wendy Turnbull's path
| Opponent | Score | W-L | H2H | Match Data | Date | Round |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mima Jausovec | 6-2 6-2 | W | H2H | Match data | Feb 24, 1979 | QF |
| Marcie Louie | 6-1 6-2 | W | H2H | Match data | Feb 23, 1979 | R16 |
| Regina Marsikova | 6-3 6-2 | W | H2H | Match data | Feb 22, 1979 | R32 |
Wendy Turnbull's next match
| Opponent | Score | W-L | H2H | Match Data | Date | Round |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Virginia Ruzici | 7-5 1-6 7-6 | W | H2H | Match data | Feb 25, 1979 | F |
Martina Navratilova's path
| Opponent | Score | W-L | H2H | Match Data | Date | Round |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anne Smith | 6-2 6-1 | W | H2H | Match data | Feb 24, 1979 | QF |
| Kate Latham | 6-3 6-4 | W | H2H | Match data | Feb 23, 1979 | R16 |
| Rene Blount | 6-1 6-1 | W | H2H | Match data | Feb 22, 1979 | R32 |