Martina Navratilova def. Chris Evert
6-4 4-6 9-7
Martina Navratilova defeated Chris Evert 6-4 4-6 9-7 in the 1978 Eastbourne Open final on grass courts.
Match Information
Match Statistics
Our current data sources do not include detailed match statistics for this match.
Player Comparison
| Field | Martina Navratilova | Chris Evert |
|---|---|---|
| Country | USA | USA |
| Birth date | Oct 18, 1956 | Dec 21, 1954 |
| Age | 21 | 23 |
| Height | 173 cm | 168 cm |
| Handedness | Left-Handed | Right-Handed |
| Backhand style | One-Handed Backhand | Two-Handed Backhand |
| Ranking (entering) | — | — |
| Ranking points (entering) | — | — |
| Elo (entering) | 2,404 | 2,578 |
| Current career W-L | 1,419–228 | 1,228–158 |
| Current career earnings | $21,626,089 | $8,896,195 |
Path
Martina Navratilova's path
| Opponent | Score | W-L | H2H | Match Data | Date | Round |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Billie Jean King | 6-4 6-2 | W | H2H | Match data | Jun 24, 1978 | SF |
| Michelle Tyler | 7-5 6-3 | W | H2H | Match data | Jun 24, 1978 | QF |
| Joanne Russell | 6-1 6-4 | W | H2H | Match data | Jun 23, 1978 | R16 |
| Jeanne Duvall | 6-2 6-0 | W | H2H | Match data | Jun 22, 1978 | R32 |
| Sharon Walsh Pete | 6-3 6-0 | W | H2H | Match data | Jun 21, 1978 | R64 |
Martina Navratilova's next match
No later same-event match found for the winner.
Chris Evert's path
| Opponent | Score | W-L | H2H | Match Data | Date | Round |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wendy Turnbull | 3-6 6-1 6-1 | W | H2H | Match data | Jun 24, 1978 | SF |
| Anne Hobbs | 6-1 6-0 | W | H2H | Match data | Jun 24, 1978 | QF |
| Lea Antonoplis | 6-3 6-1 | W | H2H | Match data | Jun 23, 1978 | R16 |
| Aleida Spex | 6-0 6-1 | W | H2H | Match data | Jun 22, 1978 | R32 |
| Katja Ebbinghaus | 6-1 6-2 | W | H2H | Match data | Jun 21, 1978 | R64 |