Brian Gottfried def. Arthur Ashe
6-1 7-5
Brian Gottfried defeated Arthur Ashe 6-1 7-5 in the 1979 Washington Indoor semifinal on carpet courts.
Match Information
Match Statistics
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Player Comparison
| Field | Brian Gottfried | Arthur Ashe |
|---|---|---|
| Country | USA | USA |
| Birth date | Jan 27, 1952 | Jul 10, 1943 |
| Age | 27 | 35 |
| Height | 183 cm | 185 cm |
| Handedness | Right-Handed | Right-Handed |
| Backhand style | One-Handed Backhand | One-Handed Backhand |
| Ranking (entering) | 8 | 9 |
| Ranking points (entering) | — | — |
| Elo (entering) | 2,043 | 2,122 |
| Current career W-L | 690–321 | 788–255 |
| Current career earnings | $2,782,514 | $1,584,909 |
Path
Brian Gottfried's path
| Opponent | Score | W-L | H2H | Match Data | Date | Round |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Victor Amaya | 7-6 6-4 | W | H2H | Match data | Mar 17, 1979 | QF |
| Hank Pfister | 6-4 6-7 6-4 | W | H2H | Match data | Mar 16, 1979 | R16 |
| Keith Richardson | 6-0 6-3 | W | H2H | Match data | Mar 15, 1979 | R32 |
Brian Gottfried's next match
| Opponent | Score | W-L | H2H | Match Data | Date | Round |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Roscoe Tanner | 4-6 4-6 | L | H2H | Match data | Mar 18, 1979 | F |
Arthur Ashe's path
| Opponent | Score | W-L | H2H | Match Data | Date | Round |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jeff Borowiak | 6-1 3-6 6-3 | W | H2H | Match data | Mar 17, 1979 | QF |
| Francisco Gonzalez | 3-6 6-2 7-6 | W | H2H | Match data | Mar 16, 1979 | R16 |
| Bob Lutz | 6-4 0-6 7-5 | W | H2H | Match data | Mar 15, 1979 | R32 |