Martina Navratilova def. Tracy Austin
6-2 6-3
Martina Navratilova defeated Tracy Austin 6-2 6-3 in the 1978 Wimbledon round of 16 on grass courts.
Match Information
Match Statistics
Our current data sources do not include detailed match statistics for this match.
Player Comparison
| Field | Martina Navratilova | Tracy Austin |
|---|---|---|
| Country | USA | USA |
| Birth date | Oct 18, 1956 | Dec 12, 1962 |
| Age | 21 | 15 |
| Height | 173 cm | 165 cm |
| Handedness | Left-Handed | Right-Handed |
| Backhand style | One-Handed Backhand | Two-Handed Backhand |
| Ranking (entering) | — | — |
| Ranking points (entering) | — | — |
| Elo (entering) | 2,428 | 1,937 |
| Current career W-L | 1,419–228 | 339–88 |
| Current career earnings | $21,626,089 | $2,092,380 |
Path
Martina Navratilova's path
| Opponent | Score | W-L | H2H | Match Data | Date | Round |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kathy Jordan | 3-6 6-1 6-4 | W | H2H | Match data | Jul 2, 1978 | R32 |
| Pam Whytcross | 7-5 6-1 | W | H2H | Match data | Jun 30, 1978 | R64 |
| Julie Anthony | 6-1 6-3 | W | H2H | Match data | Jun 28, 1978 | R128 |
Martina Navratilova's next match
| Opponent | Score | W-L | H2H | Match Data | Date | Round |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marise Kruger | 6-2 6-4 | W | H2H | Match data | Jul 7, 1978 | QF |
Tracy Austin's path
| Opponent | Score | W-L | H2H | Match Data | Date | Round |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Barbara Hallquist | 6-3 6-3 | W | H2H | Match data | Jul 2, 1978 | R32 |
| Betsy Nagelsen | 6-2 6-1 | W | H2H | Match data | Jun 30, 1978 | R64 |
| Diane Desfor | 6-1 6-8 6-4 | W | H2H | Match data | Jun 28, 1978 | R128 |