Bjorn Borg def. Brian Gottfried
6-1 5-7 6-3
Bjorn Borg defeated Brian Gottfried 6-1 5-7 6-3 in the 1979 New Orleans quarterfinal on carpet courts.
Match Information
Match Statistics
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Player Comparison
| Field | Bjorn Borg | Brian Gottfried |
|---|---|---|
| Country | SWE | USA |
| Birth date | Jun 6, 1956 | Jan 27, 1952 |
| Age | 22 | 27 |
| Height | 180 cm | 183 cm |
| Handedness | Right-Handed | Right-Handed |
| Backhand style | One-Handed Backhand | One-Handed Backhand |
| Ranking (entering) | — | — |
| Ranking points (entering) | — | — |
| Elo (entering) | 2,401 | 2,056 |
| Current career W-L | 617–140 | 690–321 |
| Current career earnings | $3,655,751 | $2,782,514 |
Path
Bjorn Borg's path
| Opponent | Score | W-L | H2H | Match Data | Date | Round |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dick Stockton | 6-3 6-3 | W | H2H | Match data | Mar 23, 1979 | R16 |
| Gene Mayer | 6-4 6-3 | W | H2H | Match data | Mar 22, 1979 | R32 |
Bjorn Borg's next match
| Opponent | Score | W-L | H2H | Match Data | Date | Round |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| John McEnroe | 7-5 1-6 6-7 | L | H2H | Match data | Mar 24, 1979 | SF |
Brian Gottfried's path
| Opponent | Score | W-L | H2H | Match Data | Date | Round |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sherwood Stewart | 6-3 7-5 | W | — | Match data | Mar 23, 1979 | R16 |
| Terry Moor | 7-6 6-1 | W | H2H | Match data | Mar 22, 1979 | R32 |