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Naoko Sato def. Pam Whytcross
7-5 6-3
Match Information
| Date | Jan 11, 1977* |
|---|---|
| Tournament | Australian Open |
| Category | Grand Slam |
| Surface | Grass |
| Round | R16 |
| Winner | Naoko Sato |
| Score | 7-5 6-3 |
| Loser | Pam Whytcross |
No match stats are available for this match.
Pre-match Comparison
| Field | Naoko Sato | Pam Whytcross |
|---|---|---|
| Country | — | AUS |
| Birth date | Jan 2, 1955 | Nov 25, 1953 |
| Age | 22 | 23 |
| Height | — | — |
| Handedness | — | — |
| Backhand style | — | — |
| Ranking (entering) | — | — |
| Ranking points (entering) | — | — |
| Elo (entering) | 1,563 | 1,512 |
| Career W-L | 58–91 | 66–116 |
| Career earnings | $55,987 | $126,973 |
Path
Naoko Sato's path
| Date | Round | Opponent | Score | W/L | H2H | Match data |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 9, 1977 | R32 | Kym Ruddell | 6-4 6-4 | W | H2H | Match data |
Naoko Sato's next match
| Date | Round | Opponent | Score | W/L | H2H | Match data |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 13, 1977 | QF | Karen Krantzcke | 6-3 4-6 6-0 | L | H2H | Match data |
Pam Whytcross's path
| Date | Round | Opponent | Score | W/L | H2H | Match data |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 9, 1977 | R32 | Kathleen Harter | 5-7 6-4 6-4 | W | H2H | Match data |