Evonne Goolagong def. Wendy Turnbull
6-2 6-3
Evonne Goolagong defeated Wendy Turnbull 6-2 6-3 in the 1978 Hollywood final on carpet courts.
Match Information
Match Statistics
Our current data sources do not include detailed match statistics for this match.
Player Comparison
| Field | Evonne Goolagong | Wendy Turnbull |
|---|---|---|
| Country | AUS | AUS |
| Birth date | Jul 31, 1951 | Nov 26, 1952 |
| Age | 26 | 25 |
| Height | 168 cm | 164 cm |
| Handedness | Right-Handed | Right-Handed |
| Backhand style | One-Handed Backhand | One-Handed Backhand |
| Ranking (entering) | — | — |
| Ranking points (entering) | — | — |
| Elo (entering) | 2,452 | 2,085 |
| Current career W-L | 736–159 | 586–331 |
| Current career earnings | $1,399,431 | $2,769,024 |
Path
Evonne Goolagong's path
| Opponent | Score | W-L | H2H | Match Data | Date | Round |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Betty Stove | 6-2 5-7 6-4 | W | H2H | Match data | Jan 14, 1978 | SF |
| Kathy May | 6-2 6-3 | W | H2H | Match data | Jan 14, 1978 | QF |
| Zenda Liess | 7-5 7-6 | W | H2H | Match data | Jan 13, 1978 | R16 |
| Lea Antonoplis | 6-7 6-3 6-3 | W | H2H | Match data | Jan 12, 1978 | R32 |
Evonne Goolagong's next match
No later same-event match found for the winner.
Wendy Turnbull's path
| Opponent | Score | W-L | H2H | Match Data | Date | Round |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Virginia Wade | 6-3 7-5 | W | H2H | Match data | Jan 14, 1978 | SF |
| Marita Redondo | 6-2 6-7 6-3 | W | H2H | Match data | Jan 14, 1978 | QF |
| Virginia Ruzici | 6-2 6-1 | W | H2H | Match data | Jan 13, 1978 | R16 |
| Renee Richards | 7-6 5-7 6-3 | W | H2H | Match data | Jan 12, 1978 | R32 |