Martina Navratilova def. Helena Sukova
7-5 7-5
Martina Navratilova defeated Helena Sukova 7-5 7-5 in the 1987 Chicago semifinal on carpet courts.
Match Information
Match Statistics
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Player Comparison
| Field | Martina Navratilova | Helena Sukova |
|---|---|---|
| Country | USA | CZE |
| Birth date | Oct 18, 1956 | Feb 23, 1965 |
| Age | 31 | 22 |
| Height | 173 cm | 188 cm |
| Handedness | Left-Handed | Right-Handed |
| Backhand style | One-Handed Backhand | One-Handed Backhand |
| Ranking (entering) | 2 | 7 |
| Ranking points (entering) | 243 | 90 |
| Elo (entering) | 2,551 | 2,124 |
| Current career W-L | 1,419–228 | 581–300 |
| Current career earnings | $21,626,089 | $6,391,245 |
Path
Martina Navratilova's path
| Opponent | Score | W-L | H2H | Match Data | Date | Round |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lori Mcneil | 6-1 6-4 | W | H2H | Match data | Nov 14, 1987 | QF |
| Mary Joe Fernandez | 6-4 6-3 | W | H2H | Match data | Nov 13, 1987 | R16 |
| Catherine Suire | 6-0 6-1 | W | H2H | Match data | Nov 12, 1987 | R32 |
Martina Navratilova's next match
| Opponent | Score | W-L | H2H | Match Data | Date | Round |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Natasha Zvereva | 6-1 6-2 | W | H2H | Match data | Nov 15, 1987 | F |
Helena Sukova's path
| Opponent | Score | W-L | H2H | Match Data | Date | Round |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Leila Meskhi | 7-6 0-6 6-0 | W | H2H | Match data | Nov 14, 1987 | QF |
| Jana Novotna | 3-6 6-3 6-2 | W | H2H | Match data | Nov 13, 1987 | R16 |
| Helen Kelesi | 3-6 6-3 6-2 | W | H2H | Match data | Nov 12, 1987 | R32 |