Bjorn Borg def. Yannick Noah
6-2 6-4
Bjorn Borg defeated Yannick Noah 6-2 6-4 in the 1979 Canadian Open round of 16 on hard courts.
Match Information
Match Statistics
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Player Comparison
| Field | Bjorn Borg | Yannick Noah |
|---|---|---|
| Country | SWE | FRA |
| Birth date | Jun 6, 1956 | May 18, 1960 |
| Age | 23 | 19 |
| Height | 180 cm | 194 cm |
| Handedness | Right-Handed | Right-Handed |
| Backhand style | One-Handed Backhand | One-Handed Backhand |
| Ranking (entering) | 1 | 40 |
| Ranking points (entering) | — | — |
| Elo (entering) | 2,426 | 1,809 |
| Current career W-L | 617–140 | 456–194 |
| Current career earnings | $3,655,751 | $3,440,660 |
Path
Bjorn Borg's path
| Opponent | Score | W-L | H2H | Match Data | Date | Round |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ivan Molina | 6-0 6-3 | W | H2H | Match data | Aug 16, 1979 | R32 |
| Bruce Manson | 6-2 6-4 | W | H2H | Match data | Aug 15, 1979 | R64 |
Bjorn Borg's next match
| Opponent | Score | W-L | H2H | Match Data | Date | Round |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gene Mayer | 6-4 6-1 | W | H2H | Match data | Aug 19, 1979 | QF |
Yannick Noah's path
| Opponent | Score | W-L | H2H | Match Data | Date | Round |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bill Scanlon | 4-6 6-2 7-6 | W | H2H | Match data | Aug 16, 1979 | R32 |
| Tim Wilkison | 6-4 6-4 | W | H2H | Match data | Aug 15, 1979 | R64 |