Billie Jean King def. Astrid Suurbeek
6-1 6-2
Billie Jean King defeated Astrid Suurbeek 6-1 6-2 in the 1968 Australian Championships quarterfinal 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 | Astrid Suurbeek |
|---|---|---|
| Country | USA | NED |
| Birth date | Nov 22, 1943 | Feb 15, 1947 |
| Age | 24 | 20 |
| Height | 164 cm | — |
| Handedness | Right-Handed | — |
| Backhand style | One-Handed Backhand | — |
| Ranking (entering) | — | — |
| Ranking points (entering) | — | — |
| Elo (entering) | 1,661 | 1,547 |
| Current career W-L | 684–160 | 16–32 |
| Current career earnings | $1,966,487 | — |
Path
Billie Jean King's path
| Opponent | Score | W-L | H2H | Match Data | Date | Round |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lesley Hunt | 6-3 6-4 | W | H2H | Match data | Jan 28, 1968 | R16 |
| Helen Amos | 6-0 6-2 | W | H2H | Match data | Jan 25, 1968 | R32 |
Billie Jean King's next match
| Opponent | Score | W-L | H2H | Match Data | Date | Round |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Judy Tegart | 4-6 6-1 6-2 | W | H2H | Match data | Feb 1, 1968 | SF |
Astrid Suurbeek's path
| Opponent | Score | W-L | H2H | Match Data | Date | Round |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kerry Reid | 8-6 6-3 | W | H2H | Match data | Jan 28, 1968 | R16 |
| Elena Subirats | 6-3 5-7 6-4 | W | H2H | Match data | Jan 25, 1968 | R32 |
| Margaret Starr | 8-6 3-6 6-1 | W | H2H | Match data | Jan 23, 1968 | R64 |