Evonne Goolagong def. Martina Navratilova
7-6 7-6
Evonne Goolagong defeated Martina Navratilova 7-6 7-6 in the 1978 Boston semifinal on carpet courts.
Match Information
Match Statistics
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Player Comparison
| Field | Evonne Goolagong | Martina Navratilova |
|---|---|---|
| Country | AUS | USA |
| Birth date | Jul 31, 1951 | Oct 18, 1956 |
| Age | 26 | 21 |
| Height | 168 cm | 173 cm |
| Handedness | Right-Handed | Left-Handed |
| Backhand style | One-Handed Backhand | One-Handed Backhand |
| Ranking (entering) | — | — |
| Ranking points (entering) | — | — |
| Elo (entering) | 2,417 | 2,412 |
| Current career W-L | 736–159 | 1,419–228 |
| Current career earnings | $1,399,431 | $21,626,089 |
Path
Evonne Goolagong's path
| Opponent | Score | W-L | H2H | Match Data | Date | Round |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marise Kruger | 6-4 7-6 | W | H2H | Match data | Mar 18, 1978 | QF |
| Yvonne Vermaak | 6-3 6-0 | W | H2H | Match data | Mar 17, 1978 | R16 |
| Brigette Cuypers | 6-2 6-3 | W | H2H | Match data | Mar 16, 1978 | R32 |
Evonne Goolagong's next match
| Opponent | Score | W-L | H2H | Match Data | Date | Round |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chris Evert | 4-6 6-1 6-4 | W | H2H | Match data | Mar 19, 1978 | F |
Martina Navratilova's path
| Opponent | Score | W-L | H2H | Match Data | Date | Round |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kerry Reid | 4-6 6-3 6-3 | W | H2H | Match data | Mar 18, 1978 | QF |
| Florenta Mihai | 6-0 6-1 | W | H2H | Match data | Mar 17, 1978 | R16 |
| Mima Jausovec | 6-1 6-2 | W | H2H | Match data | Mar 16, 1978 | R32 |