Roscoe Tanner def. Eddie Dibbs
7-6 5-7 6-4 6-1
Roscoe Tanner defeated Eddie Dibbs 7-6 5-7 6-4 6-1 in the 1978 Philadelphia Wct semifinal on carpet courts.
Match Information
Match Statistics
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Player Comparison
| Field | Roscoe Tanner | Eddie Dibbs |
|---|---|---|
| Country | USA | USA |
| Birth date | Oct 15, 1951 | Feb 23, 1951 |
| Age | 26 | 26 |
| Height | 183 cm | 170 cm |
| Handedness | Left-Handed | Right-Handed |
| Backhand style | — | Two-Handed Backhand |
| Ranking (entering) | 25 | 6 |
| Ranking points (entering) | — | — |
| Elo (entering) | 1,975 | 2,096 |
| Current career W-L | 592–294 | 605–262 |
| Current career earnings | $1,696,198 | $2,016,426 |
Path
Roscoe Tanner's path
| Opponent | Score | W-L | H2H | Match Data | Date | Round |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bjorn Borg | 6-4 7-6 | W | H2H | Match data | Jan 28, 1978 | QF |
| Ilie Nastase | 6-1 6-7 6-0 | W | H2H | Match data | Jan 27, 1978 | R16 |
| Zeljko Franulovic | 7-6 6-4 | W | H2H | Match data | Jan 26, 1978 | R32 |
| Syd Ball | 6-2 7-5 | W | H2H | Match data | Jan 25, 1978 | R64 |
Roscoe Tanner's next match
| Opponent | Score | W-L | H2H | Match Data | Date | Round |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jimmy Connors | 2-6 4-6 3-6 | L | H2H | Match data | Jan 29, 1978 | F |
Eddie Dibbs's path
| Opponent | Score | W-L | H2H | Match Data | Date | Round |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sandy Mayer | 7-6 3-6 6-4 | W | H2H | Match data | Jan 28, 1978 | QF |
| Harold Solomon | 6-3 6-2 | W | H2H | Match data | Jan 27, 1978 | R16 |
| Terry Moor | 7-6 6-3 | W | H2H | Match data | Jan 26, 1978 | R32 |
| Bob Hewitt | 6-2 6-1 | W | H2H | Match data | Jan 25, 1978 | R64 |