Vitas Gerulaitis def. Jose Higueras
6-2 4-6 6-4
Vitas Gerulaitis defeated Jose Higueras 6-2 4-6 6-4 in the 1978 Milan Wct quarterfinal on carpet courts.
Match Information
Match Statistics
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Player Comparison
| Field | Vitas Gerulaitis | Jose Higueras |
|---|---|---|
| Country | USA | ESP |
| Birth date | Jul 26, 1954 | Mar 1, 1953 |
| Age | 23 | 25 |
| Height | 183 cm | 178 cm |
| Handedness | Right-Handed | Right-Handed |
| Backhand style | — | One-Handed Backhand |
| Ranking (entering) | 4 | 24 |
| Ranking points (entering) | — | — |
| Elo (entering) | 2,136 | 1,945 |
| Current career W-L | 528–234 | 424–220 |
| Current career earnings | $2,778,748 | $1,406,355 |
Path
Vitas Gerulaitis's path
| Opponent | Score | W-L | H2H | Match Data | Date | Round |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jaime Fillol | 7-6 6-3 | W | H2H | Match data | Mar 31, 1978 | R16 |
| Raymond Moore | 6-3 7-6 | W | H2H | Match data | Mar 30, 1978 | R32 |
Vitas Gerulaitis's next match
| Opponent | Score | W-L | H2H | Match Data | Date | Round |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sandy Mayer | 6-7 7-5 6-1 | W | H2H | Match data | Apr 1, 1978 | SF |
Jose Higueras's path
| Opponent | Score | W-L | H2H | Match Data | Date | Round |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Corrado Barazzutti | 6-4 6-0 | W | H2H | Match data | Mar 31, 1978 | R16 |
| Cliff Drysdale | 6-1 4-6 6-1 | W | H2H | Match data | Mar 30, 1978 | R32 |