Chris Evert def. Martina Navratilova
6-3 6-4
Chris Evert defeated Martina Navratilova 6-3 6-4 in the 1979 Los Angeles 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 | 24 | 22 |
| 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) | 2,563 | 2,473 |
| 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Greer Stevens | 6-1 6-1 | W | H2H | Match data | Feb 17, 1979 | SF |
| Virginia Ruzici | 6-4 6-4 | W | H2H | Match data | Feb 17, 1979 | QF |
| Jeanne Duvall | 6-1 6-0 | W | H2H | Match data | Feb 16, 1979 | R16 |
| Regina Marsikova | 6-3 6-2 | W | H2H | Match data | Feb 15, 1979 | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tracy Austin | 6-2 6-3 | W | H2H | Match data | Feb 17, 1979 | SF |
| Barbara Potter | 6-3 7-5 | W | H2H | Match data | Feb 17, 1979 | QF |
| Marita Redondo | 6-0 6-0 | W | H2H | Match data | Feb 16, 1979 | R16 |
| Rosie Casals | 6-3 6-1 | W | H2H | Match data | Feb 15, 1979 | R32 |