Wendy Turnbull def. Virginia Wade
6-3 7-5
Wendy Turnbull defeated Virginia Wade 6-3 7-5 in the 1978 Hollywood semifinal on carpet courts.
Match Information
Match Statistics
Our current data sources do not include detailed match statistics for this match.
Player Comparison
| Field | Wendy Turnbull | Virginia Wade |
|---|---|---|
| Country | AUS | GBR |
| Birth date | Nov 26, 1952 | Jul 10, 1945 |
| Age | 25 | 32 |
| Height | 164 cm | 170 cm |
| Handedness | Right-Handed | Right-Handed |
| Backhand style | One-Handed Backhand | One-Handed Backhand |
| Ranking (entering) | — | — |
| Ranking points (entering) | — | — |
| Elo (entering) | 2,061 | 2,254 |
| Current career W-L | 586–331 | 865–313 |
| Current career earnings | $2,769,024 | $1,542,278 |
Path
Wendy Turnbull's path
| Opponent | Score | W-L | H2H | Match Data | Date | Round |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marita Redondo | 6-2 6-7 6-3 | W | H2H | Match data | Jan 14, 1978 | QF |
| Virginia Ruzici | 6-2 6-1 | W | H2H | Match data | Jan 13, 1978 | R16 |
| Renee Richards | 7-6 5-7 6-3 | W | H2H | Match data | Jan 12, 1978 | R32 |
Wendy Turnbull's next match
| Opponent | Score | W-L | H2H | Match Data | Date | Round |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Evonne Goolagong | 2-6 3-6 | L | H2H | Match data | Jan 15, 1978 | F |
Virginia Wade's path
| Opponent | Score | W-L | H2H | Match Data | Date | Round |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tracy Austin | 6-3 6-0 | W | H2H | Match data | Jan 14, 1978 | QF |
| Michelle Tyler | 6-1 6-2 | W | H2H | Match data | Jan 13, 1978 | R16 |
| Regina Marsikova | 6-7 6-1 6-3 | W | H2H | Match data | Jan 12, 1978 | R32 |