Billie Jean King def. Elisabeth Ekblom
4-6 6-1 6-2
Billie Jean King defeated Elisabeth Ekblom 4-6 6-1 6-2 in the 1978 Eastbourne Open round of 16 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 | Elisabeth Ekblom |
|---|---|---|
| Country | USA | SWE |
| Birth date | Nov 22, 1943 | Feb 10, 1958 |
| Age | 34 | 20 |
| Height | 164 cm | — |
| Handedness | Right-Handed | — |
| Backhand style | One-Handed Backhand | — |
| Ranking (entering) | — | — |
| Ranking points (entering) | — | — |
| Elo (entering) | 2,343 | 1,571 |
| Current career W-L | 684–160 | 40–63 |
| Current career earnings | $1,966,487 | — |
Path
Billie Jean King's path
| Opponent | Score | W-L | H2H | Match Data | Date | Round |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Renata Tomanova | 6-1 6-2 | W | H2H | Match data | Jun 22, 1978 | R32 |
| Mona Guerrant | 7-6 6-1 | W | H2H | Match data | Jun 21, 1978 | R64 |
Billie Jean King's next match
| Opponent | Score | W-L | H2H | Match Data | Date | Round |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Betty Stove | 6-4 6-4 | W | H2H | Match data | Jun 24, 1978 | QF |
Elisabeth Ekblom's path
| Opponent | Score | W-L | H2H | Match Data | Date | Round |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stephanie Tolleson | 4-6 6-3 7-5 | W | H2H | Match data | Jun 22, 1978 | R32 |
| Mimi Wikstedt | 6-4 6-2 | W | H2H | Match data | Jun 21, 1978 | R64 |