Johan Kriek def. Colin Dowdeswell
6-1 2-6 6-2
Johan Kriek defeated Colin Dowdeswell 6-1 2-6 6-2 in the 1978 South African Open quarterfinal on hard courts.
Match Information
Match Statistics
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Player Comparison
| Field | Johan Kriek | Colin Dowdeswell |
|---|---|---|
| Country | USA | GBR |
| Birth date | Apr 5, 1958 | May 12, 1955 |
| Age | 20 | 23 |
| Height | 175 cm | 185 cm |
| Handedness | Right-Handed | Right-Handed |
| Backhand style | One-Handed Backhand | — |
| Ranking (entering) | 28 | 72 |
| Ranking points (entering) | — | — |
| Elo (entering) | 1,778 | 1,663 |
| Current career W-L | 380–223 | 119–174 |
| Current career earnings | $2,383,794 | $327,277 |
Path
Johan Kriek's path
| Opponent | Score | W-L | H2H | Match Data | Date | Round |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Raymond Moore | 7-6 6-3 | W | H2H | Match data | Dec 8, 1978 | R16 |
| Andrew Pattison | 6-4 7-6 | W | — | Match data | Dec 7, 1978 | R32 |
Johan Kriek's next match
| Opponent | Score | W-L | H2H | Match Data | Date | Round |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Harold Solomon | 6-7 6-4 5-7 | L | H2H | Match data | Dec 9, 1978 | SF |
Colin Dowdeswell's path
| Opponent | Score | W-L | H2H | Match Data | Date | Round |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gianni Ocleppo | 6-0 7-5 | W | H2H | Match data | Dec 8, 1978 | R16 |
| Eliot Teltscher | 6-3 6-2 | W | H2H | Match data | Dec 7, 1978 | R32 |