Arthur Ashe def. Brian Gottfried
6-3 7-5
Arthur Ashe defeated Brian Gottfried 6-3 7-5 in the 1979 Philadelphia quarterfinal on carpet courts.
Match Information
Match Statistics
Our current data sources do not include detailed match statistics for this match.
Player Comparison
| Field | Arthur Ashe | Brian Gottfried |
|---|---|---|
| Country | USA | USA |
| Birth date | Jul 10, 1943 | Jan 27, 1952 |
| Age | 35 | 27 |
| Height | 185 cm | 183 cm |
| Handedness | Right-Handed | Right-Handed |
| Backhand style | One-Handed Backhand | One-Handed Backhand |
| Ranking (entering) | 14 | 8 |
| Ranking points (entering) | — | — |
| Elo (entering) | 2,020 | 2,006 |
| Current career W-L | 792–256 | 690–321 |
| Current career earnings | $1,584,909 | $2,782,514 |
Path
Arthur Ashe's path
| Opponent | Score | W-L | H2H | Match Data | Date | Round |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Guillermo Vilas | 6-3 7-5 | W | H2H | Match data | Jan 26, 1979 | R16 |
| Marty Riessen | 6-1 4-6 6-4 | W | H2H | Match data | Jan 25, 1979 | R32 |
| Bernie Mitton | 6-2 7-6 | W | H2H | Match data | Jan 24, 1979 | R64 |
Arthur Ashe's next match
| Opponent | Score | W-L | H2H | Match Data | Date | Round |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vitas Gerulaitis | 1-6 4-6 7-6 6-4 6-4 | W | H2H | Match data | Jan 27, 1979 | SF |
Brian Gottfried's path
| Opponent | Score | W-L | H2H | Match Data | Date | Round |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pat Dupre | 6-2 6-3 | W | H2H | Match data | Jan 26, 1979 | R16 |
| Tom Gullikson | 6-4 6-4 | W | — | Match data | Jan 25, 1979 | R32 |
| John Sadri | 6-3 6-1 | W | H2H | Match data | Jan 24, 1979 | R64 |