Vitas Gerulaitis def. Steve Denton
7-6 6-3
Vitas Gerulaitis defeated Steve Denton 7-6 6-3 in the 1981 South African Open semifinal on hard courts.
Match Information
Match Statistics
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Player Comparison
| Field | Vitas Gerulaitis | Steve Denton |
|---|---|---|
| Country | USA | USA |
| Birth date | Jul 26, 1954 | Sep 5, 1956 |
| Age | 27 | 25 |
| Height | 183 cm | 188 cm |
| Handedness | Right-Handed | Right-Handed |
| Backhand style | One-Handed Backhand | One-Handed Backhand |
| Ranking (entering) | 14 | — |
| Ranking points (entering) | — | — |
| Elo (entering) | 2,013 | 1,571 |
| Current career W-L | 528–234 | 109–116 |
| Current career earnings | $2,778,748 | $1,084,664 |
Path
Vitas Gerulaitis's path
| Opponent | Score | W-L | H2H | Match Data | Date | Round |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Andrew Pattison | 6-1 6-1 | W | — | Match data | Nov 28, 1981 | QF |
| Terry Moor | 6-3 6-3 | W | H2H | Match data | Nov 27, 1981 | R16 |
| Bernard Boileau | 6-1 6-2 | W | H2H | Match data | Nov 26, 1981 | R32 |
Vitas Gerulaitis's next match
| Opponent | Score | W-L | H2H | Match Data | Date | Round |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jeff Borowiak | 6-4 7-6 6-1 | W | H2H | Match data | Nov 29, 1981 | F |
Steve Denton's path
| Opponent | Score | W-L | H2H | Match Data | Date | Round |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Freddie Sauer | 6-4 7-6 | W | H2H | Match data | Nov 28, 1981 | QF |
| Sherwood Stewart | 3-6 6-4 9-7 | W | — | Match data | Nov 27, 1981 | R16 |
| Ferdi Taygan | 6-7 6-4 6-3 | W | H2H | Match data | Nov 26, 1981 | R32 |