Kerry Reid def. Billie Jean King
6-4 6-3
Kerry Reid defeated Billie Jean King 6-4 6-3 in the 1971 Newport semifinal on grass courts.
Match Information
Match Statistics
Our current data sources do not include detailed match statistics for this match.
Player Comparison
| Field | Kerry Reid | Billie Jean King |
|---|---|---|
| Country | AUS | USA |
| Birth date | Aug 7, 1947 | Nov 22, 1943 |
| Age | 24 | 27 |
| Height | 166 cm | 164 cm |
| Handedness | Right-Handed | Right-Handed |
| Backhand style | One-Handed Backhand | One-Handed Backhand |
| Ranking (entering) | — | — |
| Ranking points (entering) | — | — |
| Elo (entering) | 2,010 | 2,308 |
| Current career W-L | 586–245 | 684–160 |
| Current career earnings | $2,225 | $1,966,487 |
Path
Kerry Reid's path
| Opponent | Score | W-L | H2H | Match Data | Date | Round |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Judy Tegart | 6-7(2) 6-1 6-1 | W | H2H | Match data | Aug 29, 1971 | QF |
| Betty Ann Grubb | 6-3 6-2 | W | H2H | Match data | Aug 28, 1971 | R16 |
| Edda Buding | 6-1 6-0 | W | H2H | Match data | Aug 27, 1971 | R32 |
Kerry Reid's next match
| Opponent | Score | W-L | H2H | Match Data | Date | Round |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Francoise Durr | 6-3 6-7(3) 7-6(4) | W | H2H | Match data | Aug 30, 1971 | F |
Billie Jean King's path
| Opponent | Score | W-L | H2H | Match Data | Date | Round |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Christina Sandberg | 6-3 6-3 | W | H2H | Match data | Aug 29, 1971 | QF |
| Jill Cooper | 6-2 6-7(3) 6-3 | W | H2H | Match data | Aug 28, 1971 | R16 |
| Cecilia Martinez | 6-2 6-1 | W | H2H | Match data | Aug 27, 1971 | R32 |