Chris Evert def. Renee Richards
6-2 6-1
Chris Evert defeated Renee Richards 6-2 6-1 in the 1979 US Open round of 32 on hard courts.
Match Information
Match Statistics
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Player Comparison
| Field | Chris Evert | Renee Richards |
|---|---|---|
| Country | USA | USA |
| Birth date | Dec 21, 1954 | Aug 19, 1934 |
| Age | 24 | 45 |
| Height | 168 cm | 188 cm |
| Handedness | Right-Handed | — |
| Backhand style | Two-Handed Backhand | — |
| Ranking (entering) | — | — |
| Ranking points (entering) | — | — |
| Elo (entering) | 2,511 | 1,826 |
| Current career W-L | 1,228–158 | 117–86 |
| Current career earnings | $8,896,195 | $131,246 |
Path
Chris Evert's path
| Opponent | Score | W-L | H2H | Match Data | Date | Round |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joanne Russell | 6-0 6-2 | W | H2H | Match data | Aug 31, 1979 | R64 |
| Iris Riedel Kuhn | 6-0 6-0 | W | H2H | Match data | Aug 30, 1979 | R128 |
Chris Evert's next match
| Opponent | Score | W-L | H2H | Match Data | Date | Round |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sherry Acker | 4-6 6-0 6-2 | W | H2H | Match data | Sep 5, 1979 | R16 |
Renee Richards's path
| Opponent | Score | W-L | H2H | Match Data | Date | Round |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yvonne Vermaak | 6-2 2-6 6-4 | W | H2H | Match data | Aug 31, 1979 | R64 |
| Mary Carillo | 7-5 6-3 | W | H2H | Match data | Aug 30, 1979 | R128 |