Rosie Casals def. Billie Jean King
7-6(4) 6-1
Rosie Casals defeated Billie Jean King 7-6(4) 6-1 in the 1973 Houston semifinal on hard courts.
Match Information
Match Statistics
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Player Comparison
| Field | Rosie Casals | Billie Jean King |
|---|---|---|
| Country | USA | USA |
| Birth date | Sep 16, 1948 | Nov 22, 1943 |
| Age | 25 | 29 |
| Height | 159 cm | 164 cm |
| Handedness | Right-Handed | Right-Handed |
| Backhand style | One-Handed Backhand | One-Handed Backhand |
| Ranking (entering) | — | — |
| Ranking points (entering) | — | — |
| Elo (entering) | 2,180 | 2,376 |
| Current career W-L | 594–322 | 684–160 |
| Current career earnings | $1,364,955 | $1,966,487 |
Path
Rosie Casals's path
| Opponent | Score | W-L | H2H | Match Data | Date | Round |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tory Ann Fretz | 3-6 6-0 6-2 | W | H2H | Match data | Sep 22, 1973 | QF |
| Kathy Kuykendall | 4-6 6-2 6-3 | W | H2H | Match data | Sep 21, 1973 | R16 |
| Jill Schwikert | 6-0 6-1 | W | H2H | Match data | Sep 20, 1973 | R32 |
Rosie Casals's next match
| Opponent | Score | W-L | H2H | Match Data | Date | Round |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Francoise Durr | 4-6 6-1 4-6 | L | H2H | Match data | Sep 23, 1973 | F |
Billie Jean King's path
| Opponent | Score | W-L | H2H | Match Data | Date | Round |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Robin Tenney | 6-1 6-1 | W | H2H | Match data | Sep 22, 1973 | QF |
| Kristien Shaw | 6-2 6-1 | W | H2H | Match data | Sep 21, 1973 | R16 |
| Cynthia Doerner | 6-0 6-4 | W | H2H | Match data | Sep 20, 1973 | R32 |