Ivan Lendl defeated Arthur Ashe 5-7 7-6 6-2 6-3 in the 1979 Roland Garros round of 32 on clay courts.
Match Statistics
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Player Comparison
| Field | Ivan Lendl | Arthur Ashe |
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| Country |
USA
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USA
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| Birth date | Mar 7, 1960 | Jul 10, 1943 |
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| Age | 19 | 35 |
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| Height | 188 cm | 185 cm |
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| Handedness | Right-Handed | Right-Handed |
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| Backhand style | One-Handed Backhand | One-Handed Backhand |
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| Ranking (entering) | 47 | 9 |
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| Ranking points (entering) | — | — |
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| Elo (entering) | 1,686 | 2,060 |
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| Current career W-L | 1,045–227 | 792–256 |
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| Current career earnings | $21,262,417 | $1,584,909 |
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