Billie Jean King def. Virginia Ruzici
4-6 7-6(7) 6-2
Billie Jean King defeated Virginia Ruzici 4-6 7-6(7) 6-2 in the 1979 Stockholm semifinal on hard courts.
Match Information
Match Statistics
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Player Comparison
| Field | Billie Jean King | Virginia Ruzici |
|---|---|---|
| Country | USA | ROU |
| Birth date | Nov 22, 1943 | Jan 31, 1955 |
| Age | 35 | 24 |
| Height | 164 cm | 173 cm |
| Handedness | Right-Handed | Right-Handed |
| Backhand style | One-Handed Backhand | One-Handed Backhand |
| Ranking (entering) | — | — |
| Ranking points (entering) | — | — |
| Elo (entering) | 2,255 | 2,016 |
| Current career W-L | 684–160 | 455–274 |
| Current career earnings | $1,966,487 | $1,183,728 |
Path
Billie Jean King's path
| Opponent | Score | W-L | H2H | Match Data | Date | Round |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hana Mandlikova | 6-4 7-6(3) | W | H2H | Match data | Nov 3, 1979 | QF |
| Rene Blount | 6-1 6-2 | W | H2H | Match data | Nov 2, 1979 | R16 |
| Hana Strachonova | 6-2 6-1 | W | H2H | Match data | Nov 1, 1979 | R32 |
Billie Jean King's next match
| Opponent | Score | W-L | H2H | Match Data | Date | Round |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Betty Stove | 6-3 6-7(4) 7-5 | W | H2H | Match data | Nov 4, 1979 | F |
Virginia Ruzici's path
| Opponent | Score | W-L | H2H | Match Data | Date | Round |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anne Smith | 3-6 6-2 6-2 | W | H2H | Match data | Nov 3, 1979 | QF |
| Betsy Nagelsen | 6-3 6-3 | W | H2H | Match data | Nov 2, 1979 | R16 |
| Sabina Simmonds | 6-1 6-3 | W | H2H | Match data | Nov 1, 1979 | R32 |