Martina Navratilova def. Virginia Wade
6-4 6-4
Martina Navratilova defeated Virginia Wade 6-4 6-4 in the 1979 WTA Finals round robin on carpet courts on March 21, 1979.
Match Information
Match Statistics
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Player Comparison
| Field | Martina Navratilova | Virginia Wade |
|---|---|---|
| Country | USA | GBR |
| Birth date | Oct 18, 1956 | Jul 10, 1945 |
| Age | 22 | 33 |
| Height | 173 cm | 170 cm |
| Handedness | Left-Handed | Right-Handed |
| Backhand style | One-Handed Backhand | One-Handed Backhand |
| Ranking (entering) | — | — |
| Ranking points (entering) | — | — |
| Elo (entering) | 2,456 | 2,185 |
| Current career W-L | 1,419–230 | 865–314 |
| Current career earnings | $21,626,089 | $1,542,278 |
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