John McEnroe def. Vitas Gerulaitis
6-0 6-3
John McEnroe defeated Vitas Gerulaitis 6-0 6-3 in the 1979 Milan semifinal on carpet courts.
Match Information
Match Statistics
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Player Comparison
| Field | John McEnroe | Vitas Gerulaitis |
|---|---|---|
| Country | USA | USA |
| Birth date | Feb 16, 1959 | Jul 26, 1954 |
| Age | 20 | 24 |
| Height | 180 cm | 183 cm |
| Handedness | Left-Handed | Right-Handed |
| Backhand style | One-Handed Backhand | One-Handed Backhand |
| Ranking (entering) | — | — |
| Ranking points (entering) | — | — |
| Elo (entering) | 2,179 | 2,203 |
| Current career W-L | 835–191 | 528–234 |
| Current career earnings | $12,552,132 | $2,778,748 |
Path
John McEnroe's path
| Opponent | Score | W-L | H2H | Match Data | Date | Round |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Andrew Pattison | 6-1 6-3 | W | — | Match data | Mar 31, 1979 | QF |
| Buster C Mottram | 6-4 6-4 | W | H2H | Match data | Mar 30, 1979 | R16 |
| Andrew Jarrett | 4-6 6-1 6-2 | W | H2H | Match data | Mar 29, 1979 | R32 |
John McEnroe's next match
| Opponent | Score | W-L | H2H | Match Data | Date | Round |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| John Alexander | 6-4 6-3 | W | H2H | Match data | Apr 1, 1979 | F |
Vitas Gerulaitis's path
| Opponent | Score | W-L | H2H | Match Data | Date | Round |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tomas Smid | 6-3 6-2 | W | H2H | Match data | Mar 31, 1979 | QF |
| Peter Fleming | 2-6 7-6 6-3 | W | H2H | Match data | Mar 30, 1979 | R16 |
| Zeljko Franulovic | 6-7 6-3 6-2 | W | H2H | Match data | Mar 29, 1979 | R32 |