John Newcombe def. John Austin
7-5 6-4
John Newcombe defeated John Austin 7-5 6-4 in the 1978 Birmingham round of 64 on grass courts.
Match Information
Match Statistics
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Player Comparison
| Field | John Newcombe | John Austin |
|---|---|---|
| Country | AUS | USA |
| Birth date | May 23, 1944 | Jul 31, 1957 |
| Age | 34 | 20 |
| Height | 183 cm | — |
| Handedness | Right-Handed | Right-Handed |
| Backhand style | One-Handed Backhand | — |
| Ranking (entering) | 18 | — |
| Ranking points (entering) | — | — |
| Elo (entering) | 1,855 | 1,545 |
| Current career W-L | 544–220 | — |
| Current career earnings | $1,062,408 | $1,637 |
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