Billie Jean King def. Rosie Casals
6-2 6-4
Billie Jean King defeated Rosie Casals 6-2 6-4 in the 1972 Wimbledon semifinal on grass courts.
Match Information
Match Statistics
Our current data sources do not include detailed match statistics for this match.
Player Comparison
| Field | Billie Jean King | Rosie Casals |
|---|---|---|
| Country | USA | USA |
| Birth date | Nov 22, 1943 | Sep 16, 1948 |
| Age | 28 | 23 |
| Height | 164 cm | 159 cm |
| Handedness | Right-Handed | Right-Handed |
| Backhand style | One-Handed Backhand | One-Handed Backhand |
| Ranking (entering) | — | — |
| Ranking points (entering) | — | — |
| Elo (entering) | 2,337 | 2,105 |
| Current career W-L | 684–160 | 594–322 |
| Current career earnings | $1,966,487 | $1,364,955 |
Path
Billie Jean King's path
| Opponent | Score | W-L | H2H | Match Data | Date | Round |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Virginia Wade | 6-1 3-6 6-3 | W | H2H | Match data | Jul 7, 1972 | QF |
| Winnie Shaw | 6-4 6-2 | W | H2H | Match data | Jul 5, 1972 | R16 |
| Cecilia Martinez | 6-1 6-3 | W | H2H | Match data | Jul 2, 1972 | R32 |
| Sharon Walsh Pete | 6-2 6-0 | W | H2H | Match data | Jun 30, 1972 | R64 |
Billie Jean King's next match
| Opponent | Score | W-L | H2H | Match Data | Date | Round |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Evonne Goolagong | 6-3 6-3 | W | H2H | Match data | Jul 10, 1972 | F |
Rosie Casals's path
| Opponent | Score | W-L | H2H | Match Data | Date | Round |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nancy Richey | 3-6 6-4 6-0 | W | H2H | Match data | Jul 7, 1972 | QF |
| Betty Stove | 6-3 6-2 | W | H2H | Match data | Jul 5, 1972 | R16 |
| Barbara Hawcroft | 6-0 6-1 | W | H2H | Match data | Jul 2, 1972 | R32 |
| Cynthia Doerner | 6-2 6-8 6-0 | W | H2H | Match data | Jun 30, 1972 | R64 |
| Lany Kaligis | 6-4 6-3 | W | H2H | Match data | Jun 28, 1972 | R128 |