Billie Jean King def. Marise Kruger
4-6 6-0 6-1
Billie Jean King defeated Marise Kruger 4-6 6-0 6-1 in the 1977 Wimbledon 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 | Marise Kruger |
|---|---|---|
| Country | USA | RSA |
| Birth date | Nov 22, 1943 | Jul 17, 1958 |
| Age | 33 | 18 |
| Height | 164 cm | 168 cm |
| Handedness | Right-Handed | Right-Handed |
| Backhand style | One-Handed Backhand | — |
| Ranking (entering) | — | — |
| Ranking points (entering) | — | — |
| Elo (entering) | 2,351 | 1,727 |
| Current career W-L | 684–160 | 71–70 |
| Current career earnings | $1,966,487 | — |
Path
Billie Jean King's path
| Opponent | Score | W-L | H2H | Match Data | Date | Round |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marcela Bueno | 6-2 7-5 | W | H2H | Match data | Jun 26, 1977 | R32 |
| Anne Smith | 6-8 6-0 6-3 | W | H2H | Match data | Jun 24, 1977 | R64 |
Billie Jean King's next match
| Opponent | Score | W-L | H2H | Match Data | Date | Round |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chris Evert | 1-6 2-6 | L | H2H | Match data | Jul 1, 1977 | QF |
Marise Kruger's path
| Opponent | Score | W-L | H2H | Match Data | Date | Round |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mima Jausovec | 6-4 6-4 | W | H2H | Match data | Jun 26, 1977 | R32 |
| Florence Guedy | 6-3 6-2 | W | H2H | Match data | Jun 24, 1977 | R64 |
| Michelle Tyler | 6-4 2-6 6-2 | W | H2H | Match data | Jun 22, 1977 | R128 |