John McEnroe def. Bjorn Borg
6-3 6-4
John McEnroe defeated Bjorn Borg 6-3 6-4 in the 1978 Stockholm Open semifinal on hard courts.
Match Information
Match Statistics
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Player Comparison
| Field | John McEnroe | Bjorn Borg |
|---|---|---|
| Country | USA | SWE |
| Birth date | Feb 16, 1959 | Jun 6, 1956 |
| Age | 19 | 22 |
| Height | 180 cm | 180 cm |
| Handedness | Left-Handed | Right-Handed |
| Backhand style | One-Handed Backhand | One-Handed Backhand |
| Ranking (entering) | 6 | 2 |
| Ranking points (entering) | — | — |
| Elo (entering) | 2,067 | 2,438 |
| Current career W-L | 835–191 | 617–140 |
| Current career earnings | $12,552,132 | $3,655,751 |
Path
John McEnroe's path
| Opponent | Score | W-L | H2H | Match Data | Date | Round |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tom Okker | 6-3 7-6 | W | H2H | Match data | Nov 11, 1978 | QF |
| Jan Kodes | 7-5 6-0 | W | H2H | Match data | Nov 10, 1978 | R16 |
| Stefan Simonsson | 6-2 6-4 | W | H2H | Match data | Nov 9, 1978 | R32 |
| Per Larsson | 6-1 6-3 | W | H2H | Match data | Nov 8, 1978 | R64 |
John McEnroe's next match
| Opponent | Score | W-L | H2H | Match Data | Date | Round |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tim Gullikson | 6-2 6-2 | W | — | Match data | Nov 12, 1978 | F |
Bjorn Borg's path
| Opponent | Score | W-L | H2H | Match Data | Date | Round |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Peter Fleming | 6-4 6-4 | W | H2H | Match data | Nov 11, 1978 | QF |
| Ilie Nastase | 6-4 6-3 | W | H2H | Match data | Nov 10, 1978 | R16 |
| Bernie Mitton | 6-2 6-4 | W | H2H | Match data | Nov 9, 1978 | R32 |
| John Austin | 6-3 6-1 | W | — | Match data | Nov 8, 1978 | R64 |