Ken Rosewall def. Vitas Gerulaitis
7-6 6-4
Ken Rosewall defeated Vitas Gerulaitis 7-6 6-4 in the 1977 Sydney Indoor semifinal on hard courts.
Match Information
Match Statistics
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Player Comparison
| Field | Ken Rosewall | Vitas Gerulaitis |
|---|---|---|
| Country | AUS | USA |
| Birth date | Nov 2, 1934 | Jul 26, 1954 |
| Age | 42 | 23 |
| Height | 170 cm | 183 cm |
| Handedness | Right-Handed | Right-Handed |
| Backhand style | One-Handed Backhand | One-Handed Backhand |
| Ranking (entering) | 17 | 5 |
| Ranking points (entering) | — | — |
| Elo (entering) | 1,967 | 2,159 |
| Current career W-L | 535–193 | 528–234 |
| Current career earnings | $1,602,700 | $2,778,748 |
Path
Ken Rosewall's path
| Opponent | Score | W-L | H2H | Match Data | Date | Round |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hank Pfister | 6-2 6-3 | W | H2H | Match data | Oct 22, 1977 | QF |
| Tim Wilkison | 6-2 7-5 | W | H2H | Match data | Oct 21, 1977 | R16 |
| Karl Meiler | 6-1 6-0 | W | H2H | Match data | Oct 20, 1977 | R32 |
Ken Rosewall's next match
| Opponent | Score | W-L | H2H | Match Data | Date | Round |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jimmy Connors | 5-7 4-6 2-6 | L | H2H | Match data | Oct 23, 1977 | F |
Vitas Gerulaitis's path
| Opponent | Score | W-L | H2H | Match Data | Date | Round |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Phil Dent | 6-2 6-2 | W | H2H | Match data | Oct 22, 1977 | QF |
| Louk Sanders | 6-1 6-3 | W | H2H | Match data | Oct 21, 1977 | R16 |
| Brian Fairlie | 6-1 6-4 | W | H2H | Match data | Oct 20, 1977 | R32 |