Chris Evert def. Billie Jean King
6-2 6-2
Chris Evert defeated Billie Jean King 6-2 6-2 in the 1977 Palm Springs final on grass courts.
Match Information
Match Statistics
Our current data sources do not include detailed match statistics for this match.
Player Comparison
| Field | Chris Evert | Billie Jean King |
|---|---|---|
| Country | USA | USA |
| Birth date | Dec 21, 1954 | Nov 22, 1943 |
| Age | 22 | 33 |
| Height | 168 cm | 164 cm |
| Handedness | Right-Handed | Right-Handed |
| Backhand style | Two-Handed Backhand | One-Handed Backhand |
| Ranking (entering) | — | — |
| Ranking points (entering) | — | — |
| Elo (entering) | 2,559 | 2,389 |
| Current career W-L | 1,228–158 | 684–160 |
| Current career earnings | $8,896,195 | $1,966,487 |
Path
Chris Evert's path
| Opponent | Score | W-L | H2H | Match Data | Date | Round |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Virginia Wade | 1-6 6-4 6-4 | W | H2H | Match data | Nov 1, 1977 | RR |
| Martina Navratilova | 6-4 6-1 | W | H2H | Match data | Nov 1, 1977 | RR |
Chris Evert's next match
No later same-event match found for the winner.
Billie Jean King's path
| Opponent | Score | W-L | H2H | Match Data | Date | Round |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wendy Turnbull | 6-3 6-2 | W | H2H | Match data | Nov 1, 1977 | RR |
| Betty Stove | 6-2 6-3 | W | H2H | Match data | Nov 1, 1977 | RR |
| Kerry Reid | 7-6(2) 4-6 6-1 | W | H2H | Match data | Nov 1, 1977 | RR |