Bjorn Borg def. Eddie Dibbs
6-4 6-3 6-0
Bjorn Borg defeated Eddie Dibbs 6-4 6-3 6-0 in the 1978 Italian Open semifinal on clay courts.
Match Information
Match Statistics
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Player Comparison
| Field | Bjorn Borg | Eddie Dibbs |
|---|---|---|
| Country | SWE | USA |
| Birth date | Jun 6, 1956 | Feb 23, 1951 |
| Age | 21 | 27 |
| Height | 180 cm | 170 cm |
| Handedness | Right-Handed | Right-Handed |
| Backhand style | One-Handed Backhand | Two-Handed Backhand |
| Ranking (entering) | 3 | 6 |
| Ranking points (entering) | — | — |
| Elo (entering) | 2,386 | 2,048 |
| Current career W-L | 617–140 | 605–262 |
| Current career earnings | $3,655,751 | $2,016,426 |
Path
Bjorn Borg's path
| Opponent | Score | W-L | H2H | Match Data | Date | Round |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Harold Solomon | 6-2 6-1 | W | H2H | Match data | May 28, 1978 | QF |
| Roscoe Tanner | 6-2 6-4 | W | H2H | Match data | May 27, 1978 | R16 |
| Eric Deblicker | 5-7 6-2 6-0 | W | H2H | Match data | May 25, 1978 | R32 |
| Ricardo Ycaza | 4-6 6-0 6-2 | W | H2H | Match data | May 24, 1978 | R64 |
Bjorn Borg's next match
| Opponent | Score | W-L | H2H | Match Data | Date | Round |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Adriano Panatta | 1-6 6-3 6-1 4-6 6-3 | W | H2H | Match data | May 29, 1978 | F |
Eddie Dibbs's path
| Opponent | Score | W-L | H2H | Match Data | Date | Round |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| John Lloyd | 6-2 6-1 | W | — | Match data | May 28, 1978 | QF |
| Kim Warwick | 7-5 6-3 | W | H2H | Match data | May 27, 1978 | R16 |
| Jose Luis Clerc | 6-1 6-3 | W | H2H | Match data | May 25, 1978 | R32 |
| Jeff Borowiak | 6-4 6-4 | W | H2H | Match data | May 24, 1978 | R64 |