Guillermo Vilas def. Kevin Curren
7-5 6-3
Guillermo Vilas defeated Kevin Curren 7-5 6-3 in the 1982 South African Open semifinal on hard courts.
Match Information
Match Statistics
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Player Comparison
| Field | Guillermo Vilas | Kevin Curren |
|---|---|---|
| Country | ARG | USA |
| Birth date | Aug 17, 1952 | Mar 2, 1958 |
| Age | 30 | 24 |
| Height | 180 cm | 185 cm |
| Handedness | Left-Handed | Right-Handed |
| Backhand style | One-Handed Backhand | — |
| Ranking (entering) | 4 | 23 |
| Ranking points (entering) | — | — |
| Elo (entering) | 2,030 | 1,985 |
| Current career W-L | 890–283 | 339–238 |
| Current career earnings | $4,923,882 | $3,054,423 |
Path
Guillermo Vilas's path
| Opponent | Score | W-L | H2H | Match Data | Date | Round |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brian Gottfried | 6-3 7-6 | W | H2H | Match data | Nov 27, 1982 | QF |
| Pat Dupre | 6-1 6-4 | W | H2H | Match data | Nov 26, 1982 | R16 |
| Nick Saviano | 6-1 6-2 | W | H2H | Match data | Nov 25, 1982 | R32 |
Guillermo Vilas's next match
| Opponent | Score | W-L | H2H | Match Data | Date | Round |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vitas Gerulaitis | 6-7 2-6 6-4 6-7 | L | H2H | Match data | Nov 28, 1982 | F |
Kevin Curren's path
| Opponent | Score | W-L | H2H | Match Data | Date | Round |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jose Luis Clerc | 6-1 6-4 | W | H2H | Match data | Nov 27, 1982 | QF |
| Claudio Panatta | 6-3 6-1 | W | H2H | Match data | Nov 26, 1982 | R16 |
| Sandy Mayer | 6-3 6-2 | W | H2H | Match data | Nov 25, 1982 | R32 |