Billie Jean King def. Margaret Court
6-7(0) 7-6(2) 6-3
Billie Jean King defeated Margaret Court 6-7(0) 7-6(2) 6-3 in the 1973 Indianapolis semifinal on carpet courts.
Match Information
Match Statistics
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Player Comparison
| Field | Billie Jean King | Margaret Court |
|---|---|---|
| Country | USA | AUS |
| Birth date | Nov 22, 1943 | Jul 16, 1942 |
| Age | 29 | 30 |
| Height | 164 cm | 175 cm |
| Handedness | Right-Handed | Right-Handed |
| Backhand style | One-Handed Backhand | One-Handed Backhand |
| Ranking (entering) | — | — |
| Ranking points (entering) | — | — |
| Elo (entering) | 2,351 | 2,470 |
| Current career W-L | 684–160 | 613–64 |
| Current career earnings | $1,966,487 | — |
Path
Billie Jean King's path
| Opponent | Score | W-L | H2H | Match Data | Date | Round |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Corinne Molesworth | 6-3 6-3 | W | H2H | Match data | Feb 27, 1973 | QF |
| Marcie Louie | 6-2 7-5 | W | H2H | Match data | Feb 26, 1973 | R16 |
Billie Jean King's next match
| Opponent | Score | W-L | H2H | Match Data | Date | Round |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rosie Casals | 5-7 6-2 6-4 | W | H2H | Match data | Feb 28, 1973 | F |
Margaret Court's path
| Opponent | Score | W-L | H2H | Match Data | Date | Round |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kerry Harris | 6-2 6-1 | W | H2H | Match data | Feb 27, 1973 | QF |
| Julie Heldman | 2-6 6-3 6-4 | W | H2H | Match data | Feb 26, 1973 | R16 |