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John Newcombe def. Phil Dent
6-1 1-6 6-4 6-4
Match Information
| Date | Jul 2, 1978* |
|---|---|
| Tournament | Wimbledon |
| Category | Grand Slam |
| Surface | Grass |
| Round | R32 |
| Winner | John Newcombe |
| Score | 6-1 1-6 6-4 6-4 |
| Loser | Phil Dent |
No match stats are available for this match.
Pre-match Comparison
Path
John Newcombe's path
| Date | Round | Opponent | Score | W/L | H2H | Match data |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 30, 1978 | R64 | Ross Case | 6-4 6-2 9-8 | W | H2H | Match data |
| Jun 28, 1978 | R128 | Dale Collings | 4-6 7-5 7-5 6-3 | W | H2H | Match data |
John Newcombe's next match
| Date | Round | Opponent | Score | W/L | H2H | Match data |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 5, 1978 | R16 | Raul Ramirez | 2-6 8-9 3-6 | L | H2H | Match data |
Phil Dent's path
| Date | Round | Opponent | Score | W/L | H2H | Match data |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 30, 1978 | R64 | Vijay Amritraj | 3-6 6-3 6-3 4-6 7-5 | W | H2H | Match data |
| Jun 28, 1978 | R128 | Tony Roche | 6-4 7-5 4-6 4-6 7-5 | W | H2H | Match data |