Eddie Dibbs def. Manuel Orantes
7-5 6-0
Eddie Dibbs defeated Manuel Orantes 7-5 6-0 in the 1978 Washington Open semifinal on clay courts.
Match Information
Match Statistics
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Player Comparison
| Field | Eddie Dibbs | Manuel Orantes |
|---|---|---|
| Country | USA | ESP |
| Birth date | Feb 23, 1951 | Feb 6, 1949 |
| Age | 27 | 29 |
| Height | 170 cm | 178 cm |
| Handedness | Right-Handed | Left-Handed |
| Backhand style | Two-Handed Backhand | One-Handed Backhand |
| Ranking (entering) | 6 | 8 |
| Ranking points (entering) | — | — |
| Elo (entering) | 2,100 | 2,047 |
| Current career W-L | 605–262 | 693–283 |
| Current career earnings | $2,016,426 | $1,398,303 |
Path
Eddie Dibbs's path
| Opponent | Score | W-L | H2H | Match Data | Date | Round |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wojtek Fibak | 6-1 4-6 6-0 | W | H2H | Match data | Jul 28, 1978 | QF |
| Ken Rosewall | 7-5 0-6 6-3 | W | H2H | Match data | Jul 27, 1978 | R16 |
| Ramiro Benavides | 6-0 2-0 (ret.) | W | H2H | Match data | Jul 26, 1978 | R32 |
| John Sadri | 6-4 6-1 | W | H2H | Match data | Jul 25, 1978 | R64 |
Eddie Dibbs's next match
| Opponent | Score | W-L | H2H | Match Data | Date | Round |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jimmy Connors | 5-7 5-7 | L | H2H | Match data | Jul 29, 1978 | F |
Manuel Orantes's path
| Opponent | Score | W-L | H2H | Match Data | Date | Round |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jaime Fillol | 6-3 6-1 | W | H2H | Match data | Jul 28, 1978 | QF |
| John McEnroe | 6-7 6-1 7-5 | W | H2H | Match data | Jul 27, 1978 | R16 |
| Keith Richardson | 6-1 6-3 | W | H2H | Match data | Jul 26, 1978 | R32 |
| Christophe Freyss | 6-3 6-2 | W | H2H | Match data | Jul 25, 1978 | R64 |