John McEnroe def. Eddie Dibbs
6-4 7-6
John McEnroe defeated Eddie Dibbs 6-4 7-6 in the 1978 San Francisco semifinal on carpet courts.
Match Information
Match Statistics
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Player Comparison
| Field | John McEnroe | Eddie Dibbs |
|---|---|---|
| Country | USA | USA |
| Birth date | Feb 16, 1959 | Feb 23, 1951 |
| Age | 19 | 27 |
| Height | 180 cm | 170 cm |
| Handedness | Left-Handed | Right-Handed |
| Backhand style | One-Handed Backhand | Two-Handed Backhand |
| Ranking (entering) | — | — |
| Ranking points (entering) | — | — |
| Elo (entering) | 2,042 | 2,121 |
| Current career W-L | 835–191 | 605–262 |
| Current career earnings | $12,552,132 | $2,016,426 |
Path
John McEnroe's path
| Opponent | Score | W-L | H2H | Match Data | Date | Round |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Adriano Panatta | 6-3 6-2 | W | H2H | Match data | Sep 30, 1978 | QF |
| Kim Warwick | 6-1 6-4 | W | H2H | Match data | Sep 29, 1978 | R16 |
| Marty Riessen | 7-6 6-0 | W | H2H | Match data | Sep 28, 1978 | R32 |
| David Schneider | 6-4 4-6 7-6 | W | H2H | Match data | Sep 27, 1978 | R64 |
John McEnroe's next match
| Opponent | Score | W-L | H2H | Match Data | Date | Round |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dick Stockton | 2-6 7-6 6-2 | W | H2H | Match data | Oct 1, 1978 | F |
Eddie Dibbs's path
| Opponent | Score | W-L | H2H | Match Data | Date | Round |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Roscoe Tanner | 7-6 6-7 6-4 | W | H2H | Match data | Sep 30, 1978 | QF |
| Hank Pfister | 7-5 6-4 | W | H2H | Match data | Sep 29, 1978 | R16 |
| Victor Pecci | 6-4 6-2 | W | H2H | Match data | Sep 28, 1978 | R32 |
| Eliot Teltscher | 6-2 7-5 | W | H2H | Match data | Sep 27, 1978 | R64 |