Chris Evert def. Martina Navratilova
7-6 0-6 6-3
Chris Evert defeated Martina Navratilova 7-6 0-6 6-3 in the 1978 Atlanta final on carpet courts.
Match Information
Match Statistics
Our current data sources do not include detailed match statistics for this match.
Player Comparison
| Field | Chris Evert | Martina Navratilova |
|---|---|---|
| Country | USA | USA |
| Birth date | Dec 21, 1954 | Oct 18, 1956 |
| Age | 23 | 21 |
| Height | 168 cm | 173 cm |
| Handedness | Right-Handed | Left-Handed |
| Backhand style | Two-Handed Backhand | One-Handed Backhand |
| Ranking (entering) | — | — |
| Ranking points (entering) | — | — |
| Elo (entering) | 2,557 | 2,451 |
| Current career W-L | 1,228–158 | 1,419–228 |
| Current career earnings | $8,896,195 | $21,626,089 |
Path
Chris Evert's path
| Opponent | Score | W-L | H2H | Match Data | Date | Round |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Betty Stove | 6-0 6-0 | W | H2H | Match data | Sep 30, 1978 | SF |
| Zenda Liess | 6-3 6-1 | W | H2H | Match data | Sep 30, 1978 | QF |
| Sharon Walsh Pete | 6-1 6-0 | W | H2H | Match data | Sep 29, 1978 | R16 |
| Valerie Ziegenfuss | 6-3 6-0 | W | H2H | Match data | Sep 28, 1978 | R32 |
Chris Evert's next match
No later same-event match found for the winner.
Martina Navratilova's path
| Opponent | Score | W-L | H2H | Match Data | Date | Round |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Virginia Wade | 6-3 6-2 | W | H2H | Match data | Sep 30, 1978 | SF |
| Carrie Meyer | 6-2 6-3 | W | H2H | Match data | Sep 30, 1978 | QF |
| Julie Anthony | 6-1 6-4 | W | H2H | Match data | Sep 29, 1978 | R16 |
| Ann Kiyomura Hayashi | 7-6 6-3 | W | H2H | Match data | Sep 28, 1978 | R32 |