Tom Leonard def. Arthur Ashe
4-6 7-6 6-3
Tom Leonard defeated Arthur Ashe 4-6 7-6 6-3 in the 1978 Indian Wells Open quarterfinal on hard courts.
Match Information
Match Statistics
Our current data sources do not include detailed match statistics for this match.
Player Comparison
| Field | Tom Leonard | Arthur Ashe |
|---|---|---|
| Country | USA | USA |
| Birth date | Jul 15, 1948 | Jul 10, 1943 |
| Age | 29 | 34 |
| Height | 175 cm | 185 cm |
| Handedness | Right-Handed | Right-Handed |
| Backhand style | — | One-Handed Backhand |
| Ranking (entering) | — | — |
| Ranking points (entering) | — | — |
| Elo (entering) | 1,703 | 1,928 |
| Current career W-L | 59–128 | 792–256 |
| Current career earnings | — | $1,584,909 |
Path
Tom Leonard's path
| Opponent | Score | W-L | H2H | Match Data | Date | Round |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ismail El Shafei | 3-6 7-6 7-6 | W | — | Match data | Feb 17, 1978 | R16 |
| Nick Saviano | 7-5 3-6 6-3 | W | H2H | Match data | Feb 16, 1978 | R32 |
| Phil Dent | 6-2 6-7 6-1 | W | H2H | Match data | Feb 15, 1978 | R64 |
Tom Leonard's next match
| Opponent | Score | W-L | H2H | Match Data | Date | Round |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Roscoe Tanner | 3-6 4-6 | L | H2H | Match data | Feb 18, 1978 | SF |
Arthur Ashe's path
| Opponent | Score | W-L | H2H | Match Data | Date | Round |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Harold Solomon | 6-4 6-1 | W | H2H | Match data | Feb 17, 1978 | R16 |
| John Austin | 2-6 6-3 7-5 | W | — | Match data | Feb 16, 1978 | R32 |
| Henry Bunis | 7-6 3-6 6-3 | W | H2H | Match data | Feb 15, 1978 | R64 |