Virginia Wade def. Billie Jean King
6-2 7-6(2)
Virginia Wade defeated Billie Jean King 6-2 7-6(2) in the 1974 Chicago semifinal on carpet courts.
Match Information
Match Statistics
Our current data sources do not include detailed match statistics for this match.
Player Comparison
| Field | Virginia Wade | Billie Jean King |
|---|---|---|
| Country | GBR | USA |
| Birth date | Jul 10, 1945 | Nov 22, 1943 |
| Age | 28 | 30 |
| Height | 170 cm | 164 cm |
| Handedness | Right-Handed | Right-Handed |
| Backhand style | One-Handed Backhand | One-Handed Backhand |
| Ranking (entering) | — | — |
| Ranking points (entering) | — | — |
| Elo (entering) | 2,167 | 2,406 |
| Current career W-L | 865–313 | 684–160 |
| Current career earnings | $1,542,278 | $1,966,487 |
Path
Virginia Wade's path
| Opponent | Score | W-L | H2H | Match Data | Date | Round |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lesley Hunt | 7-6(3) 2-6 6-4 | W | H2H | Match data | Mar 2, 1974 | QF |
| Kristy Pigeon | 6-2 6-3 | W | H2H | Match data | Mar 1, 1974 | R16 |
| Laurie Fleming | 6-3 4-6 6-3 | W | H2H | Match data | Feb 28, 1974 | R32 |
Virginia Wade's next match
| Opponent | Score | W-L | H2H | Match Data | Date | Round |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rosie Casals | 2-6 6-4 6-1 | W | H2H | Match data | Mar 3, 1974 | F |
Billie Jean King's path
| Opponent | Score | W-L | H2H | Match Data | Date | Round |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Laura Dupont | 6-3 6-2 | W | H2H | Match data | Mar 2, 1974 | QF |
| Sharon Walsh Pete | 6-1 6-2 | W | H2H | Match data | Mar 1, 1974 | R16 |
| Peaches Bartkowicz | 7-5 6-1 | W | H2H | Match data | Feb 28, 1974 | R32 |