Vitas Gerulaitis def. Brian Gottfried
6-2 7-6 4-6 7-5
Vitas Gerulaitis defeated Brian Gottfried 6-2 7-6 4-6 7-5 in the 1977 Italian Open semifinal on clay courts.
Match Information
Match Statistics
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Player Comparison
| Field | Vitas Gerulaitis | Brian Gottfried |
|---|---|---|
| Country | USA | USA |
| Birth date | Jul 26, 1954 | Jan 27, 1952 |
| Age | 22 | 25 |
| Height | 183 cm | 183 cm |
| Handedness | Right-Handed | Right-Handed |
| Backhand style | — | — |
| Ranking (entering) | 13 | 6 |
| Ranking points (entering) | — | — |
| Elo (entering) | 2,117 | 2,220 |
| Current career W-L | 528–234 | 690–321 |
| Current career earnings | $2,778,748 | $2,782,514 |
Path
Vitas Gerulaitis's path
| Opponent | Score | W-L | H2H | Match Data | Date | Round |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Adriano Panatta | 1-6 7-6 6-3 | W | H2H | Match data | May 22, 1977 | QF |
| Jan Kodes | 6-4 6-3 | W | H2H | Match data | May 21, 1977 | R16 |
| Victor Amaya | 6-0 6-3 | W | H2H | Match data | May 19, 1977 | R32 |
| Colin Dibley | 6-3 6-2 | W | H2H | Match data | May 18, 1977 | R64 |
Vitas Gerulaitis's next match
| Opponent | Score | W-L | H2H | Match Data | Date | Round |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Antonio Zugarelli | 6-2 7-6 3-6 7-6 | W | H2H | Match data | May 23, 1977 | F |
Brian Gottfried's path
| Opponent | Score | W-L | H2H | Match Data | Date | Round |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kim Warwick | 7-5 6-2 | W | H2H | Match data | May 22, 1977 | QF |
| Nicola Spear | 6-3 6-3 | W | H2H | Match data | May 21, 1977 | R16 |
| Tomas Smid | 6-3 6-3 | W | H2H | Match data | May 19, 1977 | R32 |
| Gianni Marchetti | 6-0 6-1 | W | H2H | Match data | May 18, 1977 | R64 |