Dianne Fromholtz def. Billie Jean King
6-3 0-6 7-6
Dianne Fromholtz defeated Billie Jean King 6-3 0-6 7-6 in the 1978 Detroit semifinal on carpet courts.
Match Information
Match Statistics
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Player Comparison
| Field | Dianne Fromholtz | Billie Jean King |
|---|---|---|
| Country | AUS | USA |
| Birth date | Aug 10, 1956 | Nov 22, 1943 |
| Age | 21 | 34 |
| Height | 163 cm | 164 cm |
| Handedness | Left-Handed | Right-Handed |
| Backhand style | One-Handed Backhand | One-Handed Backhand |
| Ranking (entering) | — | — |
| Ranking points (entering) | — | — |
| Elo (entering) | 2,127 | 2,341 |
| Current career W-L | 466–282 | 684–160 |
| Current career earnings | $1,145,377 | $1,966,487 |
Path
Dianne Fromholtz's path
| Opponent | Score | W-L | H2H | Match Data | Date | Round |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Evonne Goolagong | 6-2 6-1 | W | H2H | Match data | Feb 25, 1978 | QF |
| Renee Richards | 6-3 6-4 | W | H2H | Match data | Feb 24, 1978 | R16 |
| Yvonne Vermaak | 6-3 6-1 | W | H2H | Match data | Feb 23, 1978 | R32 |
Dianne Fromholtz's next match
| Opponent | Score | W-L | H2H | Match Data | Date | Round |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Martina Navratilova | 3-6 2-6 | L | H2H | Match data | Feb 26, 1978 | F |
Billie Jean King's path
| Opponent | Score | W-L | H2H | Match Data | Date | Round |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sharon Walsh Pete | 6-1 6-3 | W | H2H | Match data | Feb 25, 1978 | QF |
| Wendy Turnbull | 6-4 6-3 | W | H2H | Match data | Feb 24, 1978 | R16 |
| Kathleen Harter | 6-3 6-4 | W | H2H | Match data | Feb 23, 1978 | R32 |