Vitas Gerulaitis def. Zeljko Franulovic
6-4 6-1
Vitas Gerulaitis defeated Zeljko Franulovic 6-4 6-1 in the 1979 Philadelphia round of 32 on carpet courts.
Match Information
Match Statistics
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Player Comparison
| Field | Vitas Gerulaitis | Zeljko Franulovic |
|---|---|---|
| Country | USA | CRO |
| Birth date | Jul 26, 1954 | Jun 13, 1947 |
| Age | 24 | 31 |
| Height | 183 cm | — |
| Handedness | Right-Handed | Right-Handed |
| Backhand style | One-Handed Backhand | One-Handed Backhand |
| Ranking (entering) | 6 | 36 |
| Ranking points (entering) | — | — |
| Elo (entering) | 2,177 | 1,809 |
| Current career W-L | 528–234 | 410–307 |
| Current career earnings | $2,778,748 | $6,000 |
Path
Vitas Gerulaitis's path
No prior matches in this tournament.
Vitas Gerulaitis's next match
| Opponent | Score | W-L | H2H | Match Data | Date | Round |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Johan Kriek | 4-6 6-2 7-5 | W | H2H | Match data | Jan 26, 1979 | R16 |
Zeljko Franulovic's path
| Opponent | Score | W-L | H2H | Match Data | Date | Round |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jaime Fillol | 6-4 7-6 | W | H2H | Match data | Jan 24, 1979 | R64 |