Vitas Gerulaitis def. John Alexander
6-4 7-6(1) 6-3
Vitas Gerulaitis defeated John Alexander 6-4 7-6(1) 6-3 in the 1975 Philadelphia Wct semifinal on carpet courts.
Match Information
Match Statistics
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Player Comparison
| Field | Vitas Gerulaitis | John Alexander |
|---|---|---|
| Country | USA | AUS |
| Birth date | Jul 26, 1954 | Jul 4, 1951 |
| Age | 20 | 23 |
| Height | 183 cm | 190 cm |
| Handedness | Right-Handed | Right-Handed |
| Backhand style | — | — |
| Ranking (entering) | 47 | 28 |
| Ranking points (entering) | — | — |
| Elo (entering) | 1,862 | 1,910 |
| Current career W-L | 528–234 | 567–419 |
| Current career earnings | $2,778,748 | $1,214,079 |
Path
Vitas Gerulaitis's path
| Opponent | Score | W-L | H2H | Match Data | Date | Round |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paul Gerken | 7-5 6-3 | W | H2H | Match data | Jan 25, 1975 | QF |
| Raul Ramirez | 6-3 6-0 | W | H2H | Match data | Jan 24, 1975 | R16 |
| Tom Okker | 4-6 7-5 6-4 | W | H2H | Match data | Jan 23, 1975 | R32 |
| Ove Bengtson | 7-5 4-6 6-1 | W | H2H | Match data | Jan 22, 1975 | R64 |
Vitas Gerulaitis's next match
| Opponent | Score | W-L | H2H | Match Data | Date | Round |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marty Riessen | 6-7(1) 7-5 2-6 7-6(0) 3-6 | L | H2H | Match data | Jan 26, 1975 | F |
John Alexander's path
| Opponent | Score | W-L | H2H | Match Data | Date | Round |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cliff Richey | 6-2 7-6(6) | W | H2H | Match data | Jan 25, 1975 | QF |
| Ismail El Shafei | 6-3 6-4 | W | — | Match data | Jan 24, 1975 | R16 |
| Eddie Dibbs | 6-4 6-0 | W | H2H | Match data | Jan 23, 1975 | R32 |
| Jiri Hrebec | 7-6(6) 6-4 | W | H2H | Match data | Jan 22, 1975 | R64 |