John McEnroe def. Manuel Orantes
7-6 6-2
John McEnroe defeated Manuel Orantes 7-6 6-2 in the 1978 Philadelphia Wct round of 16 on carpet courts.
Match Information
Match Statistics
Our current data sources do not include detailed match statistics for this match.
Player Comparison
| Field | John McEnroe | Manuel Orantes |
|---|---|---|
| Country | USA | ESP |
| Birth date | Feb 16, 1959 | Feb 6, 1949 |
| Age | 18 | 28 |
| Height | 180 cm | 178 cm |
| Handedness | Left-Handed | Left-Handed |
| Backhand style | One-Handed Backhand | One-Handed Backhand |
| Ranking (entering) | 18 | 7 |
| Ranking points (entering) | — | — |
| Elo (entering) | 1,873 | 2,098 |
| Current career W-L | 835–191 | 693–283 |
| Current career earnings | $12,552,132 | $1,398,303 |
Path
John McEnroe's path
| Opponent | Score | W-L | H2H | Match Data | Date | Round |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tom Gullikson | 6-4 3-6 7-6 | W | — | Match data | Jan 26, 1978 | R32 |
| Butch Walts | 6-3 6-2 | W | H2H | Match data | Jan 25, 1978 | R64 |
John McEnroe's next match
| Opponent | Score | W-L | H2H | Match Data | Date | Round |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brian Gottfried | 1-6 3-6 | L | H2H | Match data | Jan 28, 1978 | QF |
Manuel Orantes's path
| Opponent | Score | W-L | H2H | Match Data | Date | Round |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frew Mcmillan | 6-4 7-5 | W | H2H | Match data | Jan 26, 1978 | R32 |
| Richard Meyer | 6-2 6-1 | W | H2H | Match data | Jan 25, 1978 | R64 |