John McEnroe def. Erik Van Dillen
6-2 6-1
John McEnroe defeated Erik Van Dillen 6-2 6-1 in the 1978 San Jose quarterfinal on carpet courts.
Match Information
Match Statistics
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Player Comparison
| Field | John McEnroe | Erik Van Dillen |
|---|---|---|
| Country | USA | USA |
| Birth date | Feb 16, 1959 | Feb 21, 1951 |
| Age | 19 | 27 |
| Height | 180 cm | — |
| Handedness | Left-Handed | Right-Handed |
| Backhand style | One-Handed Backhand | — |
| Ranking (entering) | 14 | — |
| Ranking points (entering) | — | — |
| Elo (entering) | 1,909 | 1,679 |
| Current career W-L | 835–191 | — |
| Current career earnings | $12,552,132 | — |
Path
John McEnroe's path
| Opponent | Score | W-L | H2H | Match Data | Date | Round |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Steve Docherty | 7-5 7-6 | W | H2H | Match data | Apr 21, 1978 | R16 |
| Russell Simpson | 7-6 6-2 | W | H2H | Match data | Apr 20, 1978 | R32 |
John McEnroe's next match
| Opponent | Score | W-L | H2H | Match Data | Date | Round |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bernie Mitton | 6-1 4-6 4-6 | L | H2H | Match data | Apr 22, 1978 | SF |
Erik Van Dillen's path
| Opponent | Score | W-L | H2H | Match Data | Date | Round |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rick Fisher | 3-6 6-4 6-4 | W | — | Match data | Apr 21, 1978 | R16 |
| Bill Scanlon | 6-3 6-3 | W | — | Match data | Apr 20, 1978 | R32 |