Martina Navratilova def. Evonne Goolagong
7-6(0) 6-4
Martina Navratilova defeated Evonne Goolagong 7-6(0) 6-4 in the 1978 WTA Finals final on carpet courts on March 26, 1978.
Match Information
Match Statistics
Our current data sources do not include detailed match statistics for this match.
Player Comparison
| Field | Martina Navratilova | Evonne Goolagong |
|---|---|---|
| Country | USA | AUS |
| Birth date | Oct 18, 1956 | Jul 31, 1951 |
| Age | 21 | 26 |
| Height | 173 cm | 168 cm |
| Handedness | Left-Handed | Right-Handed |
| Backhand style | One-Handed Backhand | One-Handed Backhand |
| Ranking (entering) | — | — |
| Ranking points (entering) | — | — |
| Elo (entering) | 2,394 | 2,464 |
| Current career W-L | 1,419–228 | 736–159 |
| Current career earnings | $21,626,089 | $1,399,431 |
Path
Martina Navratilova's path
| Opponent | Score | W-L | H2H | Match Data | Date | Round |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kerry Reid | 6-2 6-3 | W | H2H | Match data | Mar 26, 1978 | RR |
| Betty Stove | 6-2 6-3 | W | H2H | Match data | Mar 26, 1978 | RR |
| Wendy Turnbull | 6-2 6-1 | W | H2H | Match data | Mar 26, 1978 | RR |
Martina Navratilova's next match
No later same-event match found for the winner.
Evonne Goolagong's path
| Opponent | Score | W-L | H2H | Match Data | Date | Round |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Virginia Wade | 6-0 7-6(0) | W | H2H | Match data | Mar 26, 1978 | RR |
| Rosie Casals | 7-6(2) 6-4 | W | H2H | Match data | Mar 26, 1978 | RR |
| Billie Jean King | (w/o) | W | H2H | Match data | Mar 26, 1978 | RR |