Martina Navratilova def. Sue Barker
6-1 6-3
Martina Navratilova defeated Sue Barker 6-1 6-3 in the 1979 WTA Finals semifinal on carpet courts on March 21, 1979.
Match Information
Match Statistics
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Player Comparison
| Field | Martina Navratilova | Sue Barker |
|---|---|---|
| Country | USA | GBR |
| Birth date | Oct 18, 1956 | Apr 19, 1956 |
| Age | 22 | 22 |
| Height | 173 cm | 165 cm |
| Handedness | Left-Handed | Right-Handed |
| Backhand style | One-Handed Backhand | One-Handed Backhand |
| Ranking (entering) | — | — |
| Ranking points (entering) | — | — |
| Elo (entering) | 2,473 | 2,096 |
| Current career W-L | 1,419–228 | 381–217 |
| Current career earnings | $21,626,089 | $878,701 |
Path
Martina Navratilova's path
| Opponent | Score | W-L | H2H | Match Data | Date | Round |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Greer Stevens | 6-3 6-2 | W | H2H | Match data | Mar 21, 1979 | RR |
| Virginia Wade | 6-4 6-4 | W | H2H | Match data | Mar 21, 1979 | RR |
Martina Navratilova's next match
| Opponent | Score | W-L | H2H | Match Data | Date | Round |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tracy Austin | 6-3 3-6 6-2 | W | H2H | Match data | Mar 21, 1979 | F |
Sue Barker's path
| Opponent | Score | W-L | H2H | Match Data | Date | Round |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Virginia Wade | 5-7 7-5 6-2 | W | H2H | Match data | Mar 21, 1979 | RR |
| Wendy Turnbull | 6-4 6-2 | W | H2H | Match data | Mar 21, 1979 | RR |