Arthur Ashe def. Jan Kodes
4-6 6-3 7-6 6-4
Arthur Ashe defeated Jan Kodes 4-6 6-3 7-6 6-4 in the 1978 Roland Garros round of 32 on clay courts.
Match Information
Match Statistics
Our current data sources do not include detailed match statistics for this match.
Player Comparison
| Field | Arthur Ashe | Jan Kodes |
|---|---|---|
| Country | USA | CZE |
| Birth date | Jul 10, 1943 | Mar 1, 1946 |
| Age | 34 | 32 |
| Height | 185 cm | 175 cm |
| Handedness | Right-Handed | Right-Handed |
| Backhand style | One-Handed Backhand | One-Handed Backhand |
| Ranking (entering) | 27 | 61 |
| Ranking points (entering) | — | — |
| Elo (entering) | 1,958 | 1,806 |
| Current career W-L | 792–256 | 471–276 |
| Current career earnings | $1,584,909 | $693,197 |
Path
Arthur Ashe's path
| Opponent | Score | W-L | H2H | Match Data | Date | Round |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jose Luis Clerc | 6-2 6-4 6-4 | W | H2H | Match data | Jun 2, 1978 | R64 |
| Phil Dent | 6-4 6-1 6-2 | W | H2H | Match data | May 31, 1978 | R128 |
Arthur Ashe's next match
| Opponent | Score | W-L | H2H | Match Data | Date | Round |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Guillermo Vilas | 2-6 2-6 2-6 | L | H2H | Match data | Jun 7, 1978 | R16 |
Jan Kodes's path
| Opponent | Score | W-L | H2H | Match Data | Date | Round |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nikola Pilic | 3-6 6-3 7-5 7-6 | W | H2H | Match data | Jun 2, 1978 | R64 |
| Brian Fairlie | 6-2 6-0 6-1 | W | H2H | Match data | May 31, 1978 | R128 |