Vitas Gerulaitis def. Wojtek Fibak
6-2 6-3
Vitas Gerulaitis defeated Wojtek Fibak 6-2 6-3 in the 1978 Forest Hills Wct semifinal on clay courts.
Match Information
Match Statistics
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Player Comparison
| Field | Vitas Gerulaitis | Wojtek Fibak |
|---|---|---|
| Country | USA | POL |
| Birth date | Jul 26, 1954 | Aug 30, 1952 |
| Age | 23 | 25 |
| Height | 183 cm | 183 cm |
| Handedness | Right-Handed | Right-Handed |
| Backhand style | One-Handed Backhand | — |
| Ranking (entering) | 4 | 15 |
| Ranking points (entering) | — | — |
| Elo (entering) | 2,193 | 1,951 |
| Current career W-L | 528–234 | 525–309 |
| Current career earnings | $2,778,748 | $2,725,403 |
Path
Vitas Gerulaitis's path
| Opponent | Score | W-L | H2H | Match Data | Date | Round |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ken Rosewall | 6-3 6-2 | W | H2H | Match data | Jul 10, 1978 | RR |
| Phil Dent | 6-1 7-6 | W | H2H | Match data | Jul 10, 1978 | RR |
| Victor Pecci | 6-4 1-6 7-5 | W | H2H | Match data | Jul 10, 1978 | RR |
Vitas Gerulaitis's next match
| Opponent | Score | W-L | H2H | Match Data | Date | Round |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ilie Nastase | 6-2 6-0 | W | H2H | Match data | Jul 16, 1978 | F |
Wojtek Fibak's path
| Opponent | Score | W-L | H2H | Match Data | Date | Round |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Billy Martin | 6-2 6-4 | W | H2H | Match data | Jul 10, 1978 | RR |
| John Newcombe | 6-1 6-2 | W | H2H | Match data | Jul 10, 1978 | RR |