Bjorn Borg def. Per Hjertquist
6-2 6-4
Bjorn Borg defeated Per Hjertquist 6-2 6-4 in the 1979 Palermo quarterfinal on clay courts.
Match Information
Match Statistics
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Player Comparison
| Field | Bjorn Borg | Per Hjertquist |
|---|---|---|
| Country | SWE | SWE |
| Birth date | Jun 6, 1956 | Apr 6, 1960 |
| Age | 23 | 19 |
| Height | 180 cm | 183 cm |
| Handedness | Right-Handed | Right-Handed |
| Backhand style | One-Handed Backhand | — |
| Ranking (entering) | 1 | — |
| Ranking points (entering) | — | — |
| Elo (entering) | 2,400 | 1,583 |
| Current career W-L | 617–141 | 55–70 |
| Current career earnings | $3,655,751 | $178,667 |
Path
Bjorn Borg's path
| Opponent | Score | W-L | H2H | Match Data | Date | Round |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Angel Gimenez | 6-0 4-6 6-1 | W | H2H | Match data | Sep 21, 1979 | R16 |
| Antonio Munoz | 6-4 6-0 | W | H2H | Match data | Sep 20, 1979 | R32 |
Bjorn Borg's next match
| Opponent | Score | W-L | H2H | Match Data | Date | Round |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Buster C Mottram | (w/o) | W | H2H | Match data | Sep 22, 1979 | SF |
Per Hjertquist's path
| Opponent | Score | W-L | H2H | Match Data | Date | Round |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Terry Moor | 6-4 1-6 6-1 | W | H2H | Match data | Sep 21, 1979 | R16 |
| Torquato Rossini | 7-5 6-3 | W | H2H | Match data | Sep 20, 1979 | R32 |