Evonne Goolagong def. Virginia Wade
6-3 6-1
Evonne Goolagong defeated Virginia Wade 6-3 6-1 in the 1972 Canadian Open final on clay courts.
Match Information
Match Statistics
Our current data sources do not include detailed match statistics for this match.
Player Comparison
| Field | Evonne Goolagong | Virginia Wade |
|---|---|---|
| Country | AUS | GBR |
| Birth date | Jul 31, 1951 | Jul 10, 1945 |
| Age | 21 | 27 |
| Height | 168 cm | 170 cm |
| Handedness | Right-Handed | Right-Handed |
| Backhand style | One-Handed Backhand | One-Handed Backhand |
| Ranking (entering) | — | — |
| Ranking points (entering) | — | — |
| Elo (entering) | 2,253 | 2,071 |
| Current career W-L | 736–159 | 865–313 |
| Current career earnings | $1,399,431 | $1,542,278 |
Path
Evonne Goolagong's path
| Opponent | Score | W-L | H2H | Match Data | Date | Round |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Linda Tuero | 6-3 6-2 | W | H2H | Match data | Aug 20, 1972 | SF |
| Patricia Walkden | 6-3 6-3 | W | H2H | Match data | Aug 20, 1972 | QF |
| Kazuko Sawamatsu | 6-3 6-1 | W | H2H | Match data | Aug 19, 1972 | R16 |
Evonne Goolagong's next match
No later same-event match found for the winner.
Virginia Wade's path
| Opponent | Score | W-L | H2H | Match Data | Date | Round |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Margaret Court | 6-3 1-6 6-3 | W | H2H | Match data | Aug 20, 1972 | SF |
| Nathalie Fuchs | 4-6 7-5 6-2 | W | H2H | Match data | Aug 20, 1972 | QF |
| Barbara Hawcroft | 6-2 6-4 | W | H2H | Match data | Aug 19, 1972 | R16 |
| Rosalba Vido | 6-1 6-2 | W | H2H | Match data | Aug 18, 1972 | R32 |