Arthur Ashe def. Roscoe Tanner
6-4 5-7 7-6
Arthur Ashe defeated Roscoe Tanner 6-4 5-7 7-6 in the 1978 San Jose semifinal on carpet courts.
Match Information
Match Statistics
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Player Comparison
| Field | Arthur Ashe | Roscoe Tanner |
|---|---|---|
| Country | USA | USA |
| Birth date | Jul 10, 1943 | Oct 15, 1951 |
| Age | 34 | 26 |
| Height | 185 cm | 183 cm |
| Handedness | Right-Handed | Left-Handed |
| Backhand style | One-Handed Backhand | — |
| Ranking (entering) | 37 | 11 |
| Ranking points (entering) | — | — |
| Elo (entering) | 1,940 | 2,036 |
| Current career W-L | 792–256 | 592–294 |
| Current career earnings | $1,584,909 | $1,696,198 |
Path
Arthur Ashe's path
| Opponent | Score | W-L | H2H | Match Data | Date | Round |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eliot Teltscher | 6-4 6-4 | W | H2H | Match data | Apr 22, 1978 | QF |
| Gene Mayer | 7-6 5-7 6-3 | W | H2H | Match data | Apr 21, 1978 | R16 |
| George Hardie | 6-4 4-6 6-1 | W | H2H | Match data | Apr 20, 1978 | R32 |
Arthur Ashe's next match
| Opponent | Score | W-L | H2H | Match Data | Date | Round |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bernie Mitton | 6-7 6-1 6-2 | W | H2H | Match data | Apr 23, 1978 | F |
Roscoe Tanner's path
| Opponent | Score | W-L | H2H | Match Data | Date | Round |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Byron Bertram | 6-0 7-5 | W | H2H | Match data | Apr 22, 1978 | QF |
| John Austin | 7-6 7-6 | W | — | Match data | Apr 21, 1978 | R16 |
| John James | 6-2 6-2 | W | H2H | Match data | Apr 20, 1978 | R32 |