Manuel Orantes def. Jose Luis Clerc
3-6 7-5 6-1
Manuel Orantes defeated Jose Luis Clerc 3-6 7-5 6-1 in the 1979 Madrid semifinal on clay courts.
Match Information
Match Statistics
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Player Comparison
| Field | Manuel Orantes | Jose Luis Clerc |
|---|---|---|
| Country | ESP | ARG |
| Birth date | Feb 6, 1949 | Aug 16, 1958 |
| Age | 30 | 21 |
| Height | 178 cm | 185 cm |
| Handedness | Left-Handed | Right-Handed |
| Backhand style | One-Handed Backhand | One-Handed Backhand |
| Ranking (entering) | 24 | 13 |
| Ranking points (entering) | — | — |
| Elo (entering) | 1,925 | 1,917 |
| Current career W-L | 693–283 | 355–138 |
| Current career earnings | $1,398,303 | $1,987,036 |
Path
Manuel Orantes's path
| Opponent | Score | W-L | H2H | Match Data | Date | Round |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Peter Mcnamara | 6-4 6-1 | W | — | Match data | Sep 29, 1979 | QF |
| Patrick Proisy | 7-6 6-2 | W | H2H | Match data | Sep 28, 1979 | R16 |
| Jairo Velasco | 6-4 6-2 | W | — | Match data | Sep 27, 1979 | R32 |
| Roger Guedes | 6-1 6-1 | W | H2H | Match data | Sep 26, 1979 | R64 |
Manuel Orantes's next match
| Opponent | Score | W-L | H2H | Match Data | Date | Round |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yannick Noah | 3-6 7-6 3-6 2-6 | L | H2H | Match data | Sep 30, 1979 | F |
Jose Luis Clerc's path
| Opponent | Score | W-L | H2H | Match Data | Date | Round |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paul Mcnamee | 7-5 6-1 | W | H2H | Match data | Sep 29, 1979 | QF |
| Zeljko Franulovic | 6-1 6-3 | W | H2H | Match data | Sep 28, 1979 | R16 |
| Jaime Fillol | 6-2 6-4 | W | H2H | Match data | Sep 27, 1979 | R32 |
| Gonzalo Nunez | 6-1 6-4 | W | H2H | Match data | Sep 26, 1979 | R64 |