Guillermo Vilas def. Stan Smith
6-2 6-4
Guillermo Vilas defeated Stan Smith 6-2 6-4 in the 1977 South African Open semifinal on hard courts.
Match Information
Match Statistics
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Player Comparison
| Field | Guillermo Vilas | Stan Smith |
|---|---|---|
| Country | ARG | USA |
| Birth date | Aug 17, 1952 | Dec 14, 1946 |
| Age | 25 | 30 |
| Height | 180 cm | 193 cm |
| Handedness | Left-Handed | Right-Handed |
| Backhand style | One-Handed Backhand | One-Handed Backhand |
| Ranking (entering) | — | — |
| Ranking points (entering) | — | — |
| Elo (entering) | 2,326 | 1,925 |
| Current career W-L | 890–283 | 652–287 |
| Current career earnings | $4,923,882 | $1,774,811 |
Path
Guillermo Vilas's path
| Opponent | Score | W-L | H2H | Match Data | Date | Round |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Peter Fleming | 7-6 0-6 6-4 | W | H2H | Match data | Dec 3, 1977 | QF |
| Jim Delaney | 6-1 6-1 | W | H2H | Match data | Dec 2, 1977 | R16 |
| Onny Parun | 1-6 6-2 7-5 | W | H2H | Match data | Dec 1, 1977 | R32 |
Guillermo Vilas's next match
| Opponent | Score | W-L | H2H | Match Data | Date | Round |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Buster C Mottram | 7-6 6-3 6-4 | W | H2H | Match data | Dec 4, 1977 | F |
Stan Smith's path
| Opponent | Score | W-L | H2H | Match Data | Date | Round |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| George Rudman | 6-2 6-2 | W | H2H | Match data | Dec 2, 1977 | R16 |
| Andrew Jarrett | 7-6 6-0 | W | H2H | Match data | Dec 1, 1977 | R32 |