Chris Evert def. Billie Jean King
6-3 6-2
Chris Evert defeated Billie Jean King 6-3 6-2 in the 1978 Boston semifinal on carpet courts.
Match Information
Match Statistics
Our current data sources do not include detailed match statistics for this match.
Player Comparison
| Field | Chris Evert | Billie Jean King |
|---|---|---|
| Country | USA | USA |
| Birth date | Dec 21, 1954 | Nov 22, 1943 |
| Age | 23 | 34 |
| Height | 168 cm | 164 cm |
| Handedness | Right-Handed | Right-Handed |
| Backhand style | Two-Handed Backhand | One-Handed Backhand |
| Ranking (entering) | — | — |
| Ranking points (entering) | — | — |
| Elo (entering) | 2,571 | 2,347 |
| Current career W-L | 1,228–158 | 684–160 |
| Current career earnings | $8,896,195 | $1,966,487 |
Path
Chris Evert's path
| Opponent | Score | W-L | H2H | Match Data | Date | Round |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rosie Casals | 5-7 6-1 6-3 | W | H2H | Match data | Mar 18, 1978 | QF |
| Beth Norton | 6-1 6-4 | W | H2H | Match data | Mar 17, 1978 | R16 |
| Joanne Russell | 6-4 4-6 6-3 | W | H2H | Match data | Mar 16, 1978 | R32 |
Chris Evert's next match
| Opponent | Score | W-L | H2H | Match Data | Date | Round |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Evonne Goolagong | 6-4 1-6 4-6 | L | H2H | Match data | Mar 19, 1978 | F |
Billie Jean King's path
| Opponent | Score | W-L | H2H | Match Data | Date | Round |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marita Redondo | 6-1 7-6 | W | H2H | Match data | Mar 18, 1978 | QF |
| Virginia Ruzici | 6-3 6-1 | W | H2H | Match data | Mar 17, 1978 | R16 |
| Regina Marsikova | 6-3 6-4 | W | H2H | Match data | Mar 16, 1978 | R32 |