Gene Malin def. John Newcombe
6-3 6-4
Gene Malin defeated John Newcombe 6-3 6-4 in the 1979 Maui round of 32 on hard courts.
Match Information
Match Statistics
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Player Comparison
| Field | Gene Malin | John Newcombe |
|---|---|---|
| Country | USA | AUS |
| Birth date | Oct 1, 1948 | May 23, 1944 |
| Age | 31 | 35 |
| Height | — | 183 cm |
| Handedness | Right-Handed | Right-Handed |
| Backhand style | — | One-Handed Backhand |
| Ranking (entering) | — | — |
| Ranking points (entering) | — | — |
| Elo (entering) | 1,491 | 1,842 |
| Current career W-L | 11–30 | 544–220 |
| Current career earnings | — | $1,062,408 |
Path
Gene Malin's path
No prior matches in this tournament.
Gene Malin's next match
| Opponent | Score | W-L | H2H | Match Data | Date | Round |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vincent Van Patten | 3-6 1-6 | L | — | Match data | Oct 5, 1979 | R16 |
John Newcombe's path
| Opponent | Score | W-L | H2H | Match Data | Date | Round |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hank Pfister | 4-6 7-5 6-3 | W | H2H | Match data | Oct 3, 1979 | R64 |