Billie Jean King def. Sharon Walsh Pete
6-4 6-4
Billie Jean King defeated Sharon Walsh Pete 6-4 6-4 in the 1972 US Open round of 16 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 | Sharon Walsh Pete |
|---|---|---|
| Country | USA | USA |
| Birth date | Nov 22, 1943 | Feb 24, 1952 |
| Age | 28 | 20 |
| Height | 164 cm | 174 cm |
| Handedness | Right-Handed | Right-Handed |
| Backhand style | One-Handed Backhand | — |
| Ranking (entering) | — | — |
| Ranking points (entering) | — | — |
| Elo (entering) | 2,316 | 1,683 |
| Current career W-L | 684–160 | 300–340 |
| Current career earnings | $1,966,487 | $751,138 |
Path
Billie Jean King's path
| Opponent | Score | W-L | H2H | Match Data | Date | Round |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Esme Emmanuel | 6-1 6-3 | W | H2H | Match data | Sep 5, 1972 | R32 |
| Patti Hogan | 6-3 6-2 | W | H2H | Match data | Sep 2, 1972 | R64 |
Billie Jean King's next match
| Opponent | Score | W-L | H2H | Match Data | Date | Round |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Virginia Wade | 6-2 7-5 | W | H2H | Match data | Sep 9, 1972 | QF |
Sharon Walsh Pete's path
| Opponent | Score | W-L | H2H | Match Data | Date | Round |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sue Stap | 7-5 3-6 6-4 | W | H2H | Match data | Sep 5, 1972 | R32 |
| Lita Liem | 7-6 3-6 6-3 | W | H2H | Match data | Sep 2, 1972 | R64 |