Chris Evert def. Billie Jean King
7-6 2-6 6-3
Chris Evert defeated Billie Jean King 7-6 2-6 6-3 in the 1982 Wimbledon semifinal on grass courts.
Match Information
Match Statistics
Our current data sources do not include detailed match statistics for this match.
Player Comparison
| Field | Chris Evert | Billie Jean King |
|---|---|---|
| Country | USA | USA |
| Birth date | Dec 21, 1954 | Nov 22, 1943 |
| Age | 27 | 38 |
| Height | 168 cm | 164 cm |
| Handedness | Right-Handed | Right-Handed |
| Backhand style | Two-Handed Backhand | One-Handed Backhand |
| Ranking (entering) | — | — |
| Ranking points (entering) | — | — |
| Elo (entering) | 2,437 | 2,012 |
| Current career W-L | 1,228–158 | 684–160 |
| Current career earnings | $8,896,195 | $1,966,487 |
Path
Chris Evert's path
| Opponent | Score | W-L | H2H | Match Data | Date | Round |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Barbara Potter | 6-2 6-1 | W | H2H | Match data | Jul 2, 1982 | QF |
| Virginia Ruzici | 6-7 6-3 6-1 | W | H2H | Match data | Jun 30, 1982 | R16 |
| Kate Latham | 6-1 6-1 | W | H2H | Match data | Jun 27, 1982 | R32 |
| Barbara Gerken | 6-0 6-4 | W | H2H | Match data | Jun 25, 1982 | R64 |
Chris Evert's next match
| Opponent | Score | W-L | H2H | Match Data | Date | Round |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Martina Navratilova | 1-6 6-3 2-6 | L | H2H | Match data | Jul 5, 1982 | F |
Billie Jean King's path
| Opponent | Score | W-L | H2H | Match Data | Date | Round |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tracy Austin | 3-6 6-4 6-2 | W | H2H | Match data | Jul 2, 1982 | QF |
| Wendy Turnbull | 6-2 6-3 | W | H2H | Match data | Jun 30, 1982 | R16 |
| Tanya Harford | 5-7 7-6 6-3 | W | H2H | Match data | Jun 27, 1982 | R32 |
| Claudia Pasquale | 6-3 6-2 | W | H2H | Match data | Jun 25, 1982 | R64 |