Martina Navratilova def. Evonne Goolagong
6-1 6-3
Martina Navratilova defeated Evonne Goolagong 6-1 6-3 in the 1979 Atlanta semifinal on carpet courts.
Match Information
Match Statistics
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Player Comparison
| Field | Martina Navratilova | Evonne Goolagong |
|---|---|---|
| Country | USA | AUS |
| Birth date | Oct 18, 1956 | Jul 31, 1951 |
| Age | 22 | 28 |
| Height | 173 cm | 168 cm |
| Handedness | Left-Handed | Right-Handed |
| Backhand style | One-Handed Backhand | One-Handed Backhand |
| Ranking (entering) | — | — |
| Ranking points (entering) | — | — |
| Elo (entering) | 2,454 | 2,332 |
| Current career W-L | 1,419–228 | 736–159 |
| Current career earnings | $21,626,089 | $1,399,431 |
Path
Martina Navratilova's path
| Opponent | Score | W-L | H2H | Match Data | Date | Round |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Virginia Wade | 6-4 6-1 | W | H2H | Match data | Sep 28, 1979 | QF |
| Ann Kiyomura Hayashi | 5-7 6-3 6-2 | W | H2H | Match data | Sep 27, 1979 | R16 |
| Renee Richards | 7-6 6-1 | W | H2H | Match data | Sep 26, 1979 | R32 |
Martina Navratilova's next match
| Opponent | Score | W-L | H2H | Match Data | Date | Round |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wendy Turnbull | 7-6 6-4 | W | H2H | Match data | Sep 29, 1979 | F |
Evonne Goolagong's path
| Opponent | Score | W-L | H2H | Match Data | Date | Round |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marise Kruger | 6-1 6-2 | W | H2H | Match data | Sep 28, 1979 | QF |
| Betty Ann Grubb | 6-2 6-3 | W | H2H | Match data | Sep 27, 1979 | R16 |
| Laura Dupont | 6-4 6-4 | W | H2H | Match data | Sep 26, 1979 | R32 |