Presented by Jim Rosenthal

Virginia Wade leads the British team of Sue Barker. Michele Tyler, Sue Mappin and Anne Hobbs in the Carnation Wightman Cup match against the United States at the Royal Albert Hall, London. The Americans, who have won all but five of the 32 matches since the war, field a powerful line-up of Chris Evert, Billie-Jean King, Tracy Austin, Pam Shriver and Jo Anne Russell. Live commentary on the first night's play by Max Robertson and Gerald Williams, with expert analysis by Christine Janes.

A Radio Sport and OB production