Vitas Gerulaitis def. Jan Kodes
6-4 6-3
Vitas Gerulaitis defeated Jan Kodes 6-4 6-3 in the 1977 Italian Open round of 16 on clay courts.
Match Information
Match Statistics
Our current data sources do not include detailed match statistics for this match.
Player Comparison
| Field | Vitas Gerulaitis | Jan Kodes |
|---|---|---|
| Country | USA | CZE |
| Birth date | Jul 26, 1954 | Mar 1, 1946 |
| Age | 22 | 31 |
| Height | 183 cm | 175 cm |
| Handedness | Right-Handed | Right-Handed |
| Backhand style | One-Handed Backhand | One-Handed Backhand |
| Ranking (entering) | 13 | 23 |
| Ranking points (entering) | — | — |
| Elo (entering) | 2,096 | 1,913 |
| Current career W-L | 528–234 | 471–276 |
| Current career earnings | $2,778,748 | $693,197 |
Path
Vitas Gerulaitis's path
| Opponent | Score | W-L | H2H | Match Data | Date | Round |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Victor Amaya | 6-0 6-3 | W | H2H | Match data | May 19, 1977 | R32 |
| Colin Dibley | 6-3 6-2 | W | H2H | Match data | May 18, 1977 | R64 |
Vitas Gerulaitis's next match
| Opponent | Score | W-L | H2H | Match Data | Date | Round |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Adriano Panatta | 1-6 7-6 6-3 | W | H2H | Match data | May 22, 1977 | QF |
Jan Kodes's path
| Opponent | Score | W-L | H2H | Match Data | Date | Round |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| John Feaver | 6-4 4-6 6-4 | W | — | Match data | May 19, 1977 | R32 |
| Colin Dowdeswell | 7-5 5-7 6-1 | W | H2H | Match data | May 18, 1977 | R64 |