Martina Navratilova def. Kate Latham
7-5 5-7 6-0
Martina Navratilova defeated Kate Latham 7-5 5-7 6-0 in the 1979 Phoenix semifinal on hard courts.
Match Information
Match Statistics
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Player Comparison
| Field | Martina Navratilova | Kate Latham |
|---|---|---|
| Country | USA | USA |
| Birth date | Oct 18, 1956 | Oct 25, 1952 |
| Age | 22 | 26 |
| Height | 173 cm | — |
| Handedness | Left-Handed | — |
| Backhand style | One-Handed Backhand | — |
| Ranking (entering) | — | — |
| Ranking points (entering) | — | — |
| Elo (entering) | 2,425 | 1,825 |
| Current career W-L | 1,419–228 | 198–202 |
| Current career earnings | $21,626,089 | $238,108 |
Path
Martina Navratilova's path
| Opponent | Score | W-L | H2H | Match Data | Date | Round |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Laura Dupont | 7-5 6-1 | W | H2H | Match data | Oct 15, 1979 | QF |
| Mary Carillo | 6-1 6-1 | W | H2H | Match data | Oct 14, 1979 | R16 |
| Terry Holladay | 6-3 6-3 | W | H2H | Match data | Oct 13, 1979 | R32 |
Martina Navratilova's next match
| Opponent | Score | W-L | H2H | Match Data | Date | Round |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chris Evert | 6-1 6-3 | W | H2H | Match data | Oct 16, 1979 | F |
Kate Latham's path
| Opponent | Score | W-L | H2H | Match Data | Date | Round |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kerry Reid | 7-6 6-3 | W | H2H | Match data | Oct 15, 1979 | QF |
| Dianne Fromholtz | 6-3 6-3 | W | H2H | Match data | Oct 14, 1979 | R16 |
| Renata Tomanova | 6-1 1-6 7-6 | W | H2H | Match data | Oct 13, 1979 | R32 |