Tracy Austin def. Billie Jean King
6-3 6-1
Tracy Austin defeated Billie Jean King 6-3 6-1 in the 1980 Cincinnati Open semifinal on carpet courts.
Match Information
Match Statistics
Our current data sources do not include detailed match statistics for this match.
Player Comparison
| Field | Tracy Austin | Billie Jean King |
|---|---|---|
| Country | USA | USA |
| Birth date | Dec 12, 1962 | Nov 22, 1943 |
| Age | 17 | 36 |
| Height | 165 cm | 164 cm |
| Handedness | Right-Handed | Right-Handed |
| Backhand style | Two-Handed Backhand | One-Handed Backhand |
| Ranking (entering) | — | — |
| Ranking points (entering) | — | — |
| Elo (entering) | 2,454 | 2,203 |
| Current career W-L | 339–88 | 684–160 |
| Current career earnings | $2,092,380 | $1,966,487 |
Path
Tracy Austin's path
| Opponent | Score | W-L | H2H | Match Data | Date | Round |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kathy Jordan | 6-3 6-1 | W | H2H | Match data | Jan 12, 1980 | QF |
| Kate Latham | 6-3 6-1 | W | H2H | Match data | Jan 11, 1980 | R16 |
| Sylvia Hanika | 6-2 6-2 | W | H2H | Match data | Jan 10, 1980 | R32 |
Tracy Austin's next match
| Opponent | Score | W-L | H2H | Match Data | Date | Round |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chris Evert | 6-2 6-1 | W | H2H | Match data | Jan 13, 1980 | F |
Billie Jean King's path
| Opponent | Score | W-L | H2H | Match Data | Date | Round |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wendy Turnbull | 7-6 7-6 | W | H2H | Match data | Jan 12, 1980 | QF |
| Pam Shriver | 7-5 2-6 6-4 | W | H2H | Match data | Jan 11, 1980 | R16 |
| Betty Ann Grubb | 3-6 7-6 6-2 | W | H2H | Match data | Jan 10, 1980 | R32 |