Martina Navratilova def. Joanne Russell
6-2 6-1
Martina Navratilova defeated Joanne Russell 6-2 6-1 in the 1981 US Open round of 32 on hard courts.
Match Information
Match Statistics
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Player Comparison
| Field | Martina Navratilova | Joanne Russell |
|---|---|---|
| Country | USA | USA |
| Birth date | Oct 18, 1956 | Oct 30, 1954 |
| Age | 24 | 26 |
| Height | 173 cm | — |
| Handedness | Left-Handed | — |
| Backhand style | One-Handed Backhand | — |
| Ranking (entering) | — | — |
| Ranking points (entering) | — | — |
| Elo (entering) | 2,285 | 1,813 |
| Current career W-L | 1,419–228 | 203–199 |
| Current career earnings | $21,626,089 | $531,039 |
Path
Martina Navratilova's path
| Opponent | Score | W-L | H2H | Match Data | Date | Round |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anne White | 6-2 6-3 | W | H2H | Match data | Sep 4, 1981 | R64 |
| Nerida Gregory | 6-0 6-1 | W | H2H | Match data | Sep 3, 1981 | R128 |
Martina Navratilova's next match
| Opponent | Score | W-L | H2H | Match Data | Date | Round |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kathy Jordan | 6-0 6-1 | W | H2H | Match data | Sep 9, 1981 | R16 |
Joanne Russell's path
| Opponent | Score | W-L | H2H | Match Data | Date | Round |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marjorie Blackwood | 6-2 6-4 | W | H2H | Match data | Sep 4, 1981 | R64 |
| Lisa Bonder Kreiss | 1-6 6-3 6-3 | W | H2H | Match data | Sep 3, 1981 | R128 |