Rosie Casals def. Billie Jean King
6-3 5-7 7-5
Rosie Casals defeated Billie Jean King 6-3 5-7 7-5 in the 1969 Sydney International semifinal on grass courts.
Match Information
Match Statistics
Our current data sources do not include detailed match statistics for this match.
Player Comparison
| Field | Rosie Casals | Billie Jean King |
|---|---|---|
| Country | USA | USA |
| Birth date | Sep 16, 1948 | Nov 22, 1943 |
| Age | 20 | 25 |
| Height | 159 cm | 164 cm |
| Handedness | Right-Handed | Right-Handed |
| Backhand style | One-Handed Backhand | One-Handed Backhand |
| Ranking (entering) | — | — |
| Ranking points (entering) | — | — |
| Elo (entering) | 1,804 | 1,865 |
| Current career W-L | 594–322 | 684–160 |
| Current career earnings | $1,364,955 | $1,966,487 |
Path
Rosie Casals's path
| Opponent | Score | W-L | H2H | Match Data | Date | Round |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Karen Krantzcke | 6-2 6-4 | W | H2H | Match data | Jan 18, 1969 | QF |
| Gail Sherriff | 8-6 7-5 | W | H2H | Match data | Jan 17, 1969 | R16 |
| Kaye Dening | 6-2 7-5 | W | H2H | Match data | Jan 16, 1969 | R32 |
Rosie Casals's next match
| Opponent | Score | W-L | H2H | Match Data | Date | Round |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Margaret Court | 1-6 2-6 | L | H2H | Match data | Jan 19, 1969 | F |
Billie Jean King's path
| Opponent | Score | W-L | H2H | Match Data | Date | Round |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Judy Tegart | 6-3 6-2 | W | H2H | Match data | Jan 18, 1969 | QF |
| Norma Marsh | 6-2 6-1 | W | H2H | Match data | Jan 17, 1969 | R16 |
| Norma Eastburn | 6-1 6-0 | W | H2H | Match data | Jan 16, 1969 | R32 |