Margaret Court def. Nancy Richey
7-5 6-2
Margaret Court defeated Nancy Richey 7-5 6-2 in the 1972 Charlotte semifinal on clay courts.
Match Information
Match Statistics
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Player Comparison
| Field | Margaret Court | Nancy Richey |
|---|---|---|
| Country | AUS | USA |
| Birth date | Jul 16, 1942 | Aug 23, 1942 |
| Age | 30 | 30 |
| Height | 175 cm | 160 cm |
| Handedness | Right-Handed | Right-Handed |
| Backhand style | One-Handed Backhand | One-Handed Backhand |
| Ranking (entering) | — | — |
| Ranking points (entering) | — | — |
| Elo (entering) | 2,369 | 2,222 |
| Current career W-L | 613–64 | 324–109 |
Path
Margaret Court's path
| Opponent | Score | W-L | H2H | Match Data | Date | Round |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Francoise Durr | 6-0 6-4 | W | H2H | Match data | Sep 17, 1972 | QF |
| Jill Cooper | 6-3 6-3 | W | H2H | Match data | Sep 16, 1972 | R16 |
| Judy Alvarez | 6-3 6-3 | W | H2H | Match data | Sep 15, 1972 | R32 |
Margaret Court's next match
| Opponent | Score | W-L | H2H | Match Data | Date | Round |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Billie Jean King | 2-6 2-6 | L | H2H | Match data | Sep 18, 1972 | F |
Nancy Richey's path
| Opponent | Score | W-L | H2H | Match Data | Date | Round |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wendy Overton | 5-7 6-1 7-5 | W | H2H | Match data | Sep 17, 1972 | QF |
| Karen Krantzcke | (w/o) | W | H2H | Match data | Sep 16, 1972 | R16 |
| Barbara Hawcroft | 6-0 6-2 | W | H2H | Match data | Sep 15, 1972 | R32 |