Tracy Austin def. Martina Navratilova
7-5 7-5
Tracy Austin defeated Martina Navratilova 7-5 7-5 in the 1979 US Open semifinal on hard courts.
Match Information
Match Statistics
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Player Comparison
| Field | Tracy Austin | Martina Navratilova |
|---|---|---|
| Country | USA | USA |
| Birth date | Dec 12, 1962 | Oct 18, 1956 |
| Age | 16 | 22 |
| Height | 165 cm | 173 cm |
| Handedness | Right-Handed | Left-Handed |
| Backhand style | Two-Handed Backhand | One-Handed Backhand |
| Ranking (entering) | — | — |
| Ranking points (entering) | — | — |
| Elo (entering) | 2,337 | 2,471 |
| Current career W-L | 339–88 | 1,419–228 |
| Current career earnings | $2,092,380 | $21,626,089 |
Path
Tracy Austin's path
| Opponent | Score | W-L | H2H | Match Data | Date | Round |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sylvia Hanika | 6-1 6-1 | W | H2H | Match data | Sep 7, 1979 | QF |
| Kathy Jordan | 6-4 6-1 7-6 | W | H2H | Match data | Sep 5, 1979 | R16 |
| Kate Latham | 6-3 6-0 | W | H2H | Match data | Sep 3, 1979 | R32 |
| Andrea Jaeger | 6-2 6-2 | W | H2H | Match data | Aug 31, 1979 | R64 |
| Ivanna Madruga | 6-3 6-1 | W | H2H | Match data | Aug 30, 1979 | R128 |
Tracy Austin's next match
| Opponent | Score | W-L | H2H | Match Data | Date | Round |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chris Evert | 6-4 6-3 | W | H2H | Match data | Sep 10, 1979 | F |
Martina Navratilova's path
| Opponent | Score | W-L | H2H | Match Data | Date | Round |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kerry Reid | 6-4 6-1 | W | H2H | Match data | Sep 7, 1979 | QF |
| Greer Stevens | 6-2 6-2 | W | H2H | Match data | Sep 5, 1979 | R16 |
| Caroline Stoll | 6-3 6-1 | W | H2H | Match data | Sep 3, 1979 | R32 |
| Alycia Moulton | 6-4 6-0 | W | H2H | Match data | Aug 31, 1979 | R64 |