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John Newcombe def. Zeljko Franulovic
3-6 6-4 7-5
Match Information
| Date | Mar 16, 1978* |
|---|---|
| Tournament | Washington Indoor |
| Category | ATP 250 |
| Surface | Carpet |
| Round | R32 |
| Winner | John Newcombe |
| Score | 3-6 6-4 7-5 |
| Loser | Zeljko Franulovic |
No match stats are available for this match.
Pre-match Comparison
| Field | John Newcombe | Zeljko Franulovic |
|---|---|---|
| Country | AUS | CRO |
| Birth date | May 23, 1944 | Jun 13, 1947 |
| Age | 33 | 30 |
| Height | 183 | — |
| Handedness | Right-Handed | Right-Handed |
| Backhand style | — | One-Handed Backhand |
| Ranking (entering) | 25 | 42 |
| Ranking points (entering) | 0 | 0 |
| Elo (entering) | 1,883 | 1,785 |
| Career W-L | 556–224 | 407–307 |
| Career earnings | $1,062,408 | $6,000 |
No prior-path match data is available for this tournament stage.