Billie Jean King def. Ann Jones
4-6 7-5 6-2
Billie Jean King defeated Ann Jones 4-6 7-5 6-2 in the 1968 Wimbledon semifinal on grass courts.
Match Information
Match Statistics
Our current data sources do not include detailed match statistics for this match.
Player Comparison
| Field | Billie Jean King | Ann Jones |
|---|---|---|
| Country | USA | GBR |
| Birth date | Nov 22, 1943 | Oct 7, 1938 |
| Age | 24 | 29 |
| Height | 164 cm | — |
| Handedness | Right-Handed | Left-Handed |
| Backhand style | One-Handed Backhand | One-Handed Backhand |
| Ranking (entering) | — | — |
| Ranking points (entering) | — | — |
| Elo (entering) | 1,808 | 1,822 |
| Current career W-L | 684–160 | 254–64 |
| Current career earnings | $1,966,487 | — |
Path
Billie Jean King's path
| Opponent | Score | W-L | H2H | Match Data | Date | Round |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lesley Turner | 6-3 6-4 | W | H2H | Match data | Jul 5, 1968 | QF |
| Fay Toyne | 6-2 6-4 | W | H2H | Match data | Jul 3, 1968 | R16 |
| Stephanie Defina | 6-2 7-5 | W | H2H | Match data | Jun 30, 1968 | R32 |
| Peaches Bartkowicz | 7-5 6-4 | W | H2H | Match data | Jun 28, 1968 | R64 |
Billie Jean King's next match
| Opponent | Score | W-L | H2H | Match Data | Date | Round |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Judy Tegart | 9-7 7-5 | W | H2H | Match data | Jul 8, 1968 | F |
Ann Jones's path
| Opponent | Score | W-L | H2H | Match Data | Date | Round |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Francoise Durr | 6-2 6-2 | W | H2H | Match data | Jul 5, 1968 | QF |
| Helen Gourlay | 6-3 6-1 | W | H2H | Match data | Jul 3, 1968 | R16 |
| Patricia Walkden | 6-2 7-5 | W | H2H | Match data | Jun 30, 1968 | R32 |
| Jennifer Staley | 6-0 6-1 | W | H2H | Match data | Jun 28, 1968 | R64 |
| Kathleen Harter | 6-0 4-6 6-4 | W | H2H | Match data | Jun 26, 1968 | R128 |