Vitas Gerulaitis def. Zeljko Franulovic
7-5 6-2
Vitas Gerulaitis defeated Zeljko Franulovic 7-5 6-2 in the 1979 Austrian Open Kitzbühel quarterfinal on clay courts.
Match Information
Match Statistics
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Player Comparison
| Field | Vitas Gerulaitis | Zeljko Franulovic |
|---|---|---|
| Country | USA | CRO |
| Birth date | Jul 26, 1954 | Jun 13, 1947 |
| Age | 25 | 32 |
| Height | 183 cm | — |
| Handedness | Right-Handed | Right-Handed |
| Backhand style | — | One-Handed Backhand |
| Ranking (entering) | 4 | 61 |
| Ranking points (entering) | — | — |
| Elo (entering) | 2,103 | 1,727 |
| Current career W-L | 528–234 | 410–307 |
| Current career earnings | $2,778,748 | $6,000 |
Path
Vitas Gerulaitis's path
| Opponent | Score | W-L | H2H | Match Data | Date | Round |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ferdi Taygan | 6-4 6-4 | W | H2H | Match data | Jul 27, 1979 | R16 |
| Stanislav Birner | 6-3 6-3 | W | H2H | Match data | Jul 26, 1979 | R32 |
Vitas Gerulaitis's next match
| Opponent | Score | W-L | H2H | Match Data | Date | Round |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Heinz Gunthardt | 6-2 6-1 | W | H2H | Match data | Jul 28, 1979 | SF |
Zeljko Franulovic's path
| Opponent | Score | W-L | H2H | Match Data | Date | Round |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Miguel Mir | 6-3 6-0 | W | H2H | Match data | Jul 27, 1979 | R16 |
| Jonathan Smith | 6-1 6-3 | W | — | Match data | Jul 26, 1979 | R32 |