Marise Kruger def. Billie Jean King
7-6 4-5 (ret.)
The match ended when Billie Jean King retired.
Marise Kruger defeated Billie Jean King 7-6 4-5 RET after Billie Jean King retired in the 1978 Los Angeles round of 32 on hard courts.
Match Information
Match Statistics
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Player Comparison
| Field | Marise Kruger | Billie Jean King |
|---|---|---|
| Country | RSA | USA |
| Birth date | Jul 17, 1958 | Nov 22, 1943 |
| Age | 19 | 34 |
| Height | 168 cm | 164 cm |
| Handedness | Right-Handed | Right-Handed |
| Backhand style | — | One-Handed Backhand |
| Ranking (entering) | — | — |
| Ranking points (entering) | — | — |
| Elo (entering) | 1,804 | 2,363 |
| Current career W-L | 71–70 | 684–160 |
| Current career earnings | — | $1,966,487 |
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