Bjorn Borg def. Kjell Johansson
6-3 6-0
Bjorn Borg defeated Kjell Johansson 6-3 6-0 in the 1979 Swedish Open semifinal on clay courts.
Match Information
Match Statistics
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Player Comparison
| Field | Bjorn Borg | Kjell Johansson |
|---|---|---|
| Country | SWE | SWE |
| Birth date | Jun 6, 1956 | Feb 12, 1951 |
| Age | 23 | 28 |
| Height | 180 cm | — |
| Handedness | Right-Handed | Right-Handed |
| Backhand style | One-Handed Backhand | — |
| Ranking (entering) | 1 | — |
| Ranking points (entering) | — | — |
| Elo (entering) | 2,423 | 1,738 |
| Current career W-L | 617–141 | 111–131 |
| Current career earnings | $3,655,751 | $49,711 |
Path
Bjorn Borg's path
| Opponent | Score | W-L | H2H | Match Data | Date | Round |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Billy Martin | 6-0 6-3 | W | H2H | Match data | Jul 21, 1979 | QF |
| Antonio Zugarelli | 6-0 6-1 | W | H2H | Match data | Jul 20, 1979 | R16 |
| Christophe Freyss | 6-4 6-0 | W | H2H | Match data | Jul 19, 1979 | R32 |
Bjorn Borg's next match
| Opponent | Score | W-L | H2H | Match Data | Date | Round |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Balazs Taroczy | 6-1 7-5 | W | H2H | Match data | Jul 22, 1979 | F |
Kjell Johansson's path
| Opponent | Score | W-L | H2H | Match Data | Date | Round |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Heinz Gunthardt | 6-4 6-4 | W | H2H | Match data | Jul 21, 1979 | QF |
| Nicola Spear | 6-3 4-6 6-3 | W | H2H | Match data | Jul 20, 1979 | R16 |
| Christophe Roger-Vasselin | 6-4 6-4 | W | H2H | Match data | Jul 19, 1979 | R32 |