Vitas Gerulaitis def. Zeljko Franulovic
4-6 6-3 6-2
Vitas Gerulaitis defeated Zeljko Franulovic 4-6 6-3 6-2 in the 1976 US Open round of 32 on clay 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 | 22 | 29 |
| Height | 183 cm | — |
| Handedness | Right-Handed | Right-Handed |
| Backhand style | — | One-Handed Backhand |
| Ranking (entering) | — | — |
| Ranking points (entering) | — | — |
| Elo (entering) | 1,968 | 1,868 |
| Current career W-L | 528–234 | 410–307 |
| Current career earnings | $2,778,748 | $6,000 |
Path
Vitas Gerulaitis's path
| Opponent | Score | W-L | H2H | Match Data | Date | Round |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Steve Krulevitz | 6-2 6-2 | W | H2H | Match data | Sep 5, 1976 | R64 |
| Bruce Manson | 6-4 6-1 | W | H2H | Match data | Sep 3, 1976 | R128 |
Vitas Gerulaitis's next match
| Opponent | Score | W-L | H2H | Match Data | Date | Round |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jimmy Connors | 4-6 3-6 1-6 | L | H2H | Match data | Sep 10, 1976 | R16 |
Zeljko Franulovic's path
| Opponent | Score | W-L | H2H | Match Data | Date | Round |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gene Mayer | 6-3 6-4 | W | H2H | Match data | Sep 5, 1976 | R64 |
| Belus Prajoux | 7-6 6-1 | W | H2H | Match data | Sep 3, 1976 | R128 |