Billie Jean King def. Ann Jones
6-3 4-6 6-1
Billie Jean King defeated Ann Jones 6-3 4-6 6-1 in the 1970 Durban semifinal on hard courts.
Match Information
Match Statistics
Our current data sources do not include detailed match statistics for this match.
Player Comparison
| Field | Billie Jean King | Ann Jones |
|---|---|---|
| Country | USA | GBR |
| Birth date | Nov 22, 1943 | Oct 7, 1938 |
| Age | 26 | 31 |
| Height | 164 cm | — |
| Handedness | Right-Handed | Left-Handed |
| Backhand style | One-Handed Backhand | One-Handed Backhand |
| Ranking (entering) | — | — |
| Ranking points (entering) | — | — |
| Elo (entering) | 2,140 | 2,047 |
| Current career W-L | 684–160 | 254–64 |
| Current career earnings | $1,966,487 | — |
Path
Billie Jean King's path
| Opponent | Score | W-L | H2H | Match Data | Date | Round |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Judy Tegart | 6-1 6-3 | W | H2H | Match data | Apr 11, 1970 | QF |
| Marianna Brummer | 6-2 6-0 | W | H2H | Match data | Apr 10, 1970 | R16 |
| Heloise Burger | 6-1 6-1 | W | H2H | Match data | Apr 9, 1970 | R32 |
Billie Jean King's next match
| Opponent | Score | W-L | H2H | Match Data | Date | Round |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Margaret Court | 6-4 2-6 6-2 | W | H2H | Match data | Apr 12, 1970 | F |
Ann Jones's path
| Opponent | Score | W-L | H2H | Match Data | Date | Round |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Francoise Durr | 6-1 6-3 | W | H2H | Match data | Apr 11, 1970 | QF |
| Brenda Kirk | 6-1 6-3 | W | H2H | Match data | Apr 10, 1970 | R16 |
| Joan Johnson | 6-0 6-1 | W | H2H | Match data | Apr 9, 1970 | R32 |