Arthur Ashe def. Brian Gottfried
7-5 3-6 6-3
Arthur Ashe defeated Brian Gottfried 7-5 3-6 6-3 in the 1978 ATP Finals semifinal on carpet courts.
Match Information
Match Statistics
Our current data sources do not include detailed match statistics for this match.
Player Comparison
| Field | Arthur Ashe | Brian Gottfried |
|---|---|---|
| Country | USA | USA |
| Birth date | Jul 10, 1943 | Jan 27, 1952 |
| Age | 35 | 26 |
| Height | 185 cm | 183 cm |
| Handedness | Right-Handed | Right-Handed |
| Backhand style | One-Handed Backhand | One-Handed Backhand |
| Ranking (entering) | — | — |
| Ranking points (entering) | — | — |
| Elo (entering) | 1,971 | 2,017 |
| Current career W-L | 792–256 | 690–321 |
| Current career earnings | $1,584,909 | $2,782,514 |
Path
Arthur Ashe's path
| Opponent | Score | W-L | H2H | Match Data | Date | Round |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jimmy Connors | (w/o) | W | H2H | Match data | Jan 10, 1979 | RR |
| Harold Solomon | 6-1 6-4 | W | H2H | Match data | Jan 10, 1979 | RR |
Arthur Ashe's next match
| Opponent | Score | W-L | H2H | Match Data | Date | Round |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| John McEnroe | 7-6 3-6 5-7 | L | H2H | Match data | Jan 18, 1979 | F |
Brian Gottfried's path
| Opponent | Score | W-L | H2H | Match Data | Date | Round |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Raul Ramirez | 6-4 6-1 | W | H2H | Match data | Jan 10, 1979 | RR |
| Eddie Dibbs | 6-3 6-3 | W | H2H | Match data | Jan 10, 1979 | RR |
| Corrado Barazzutti | 7-6 6-4 | W | H2H | Match data | Jan 10, 1979 | RR |