John McEnroe def. John Newcombe
1-6 6-4 7-5
John McEnroe defeated John Newcombe 1-6 6-4 7-5 in the 1978 Forest Hills Wct round robin on clay courts on July 10, 1978.
Match Information
Match Statistics
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Player Comparison
| Field | John McEnroe | John Newcombe |
|---|---|---|
| Country | USA | AUS |
| Birth date | Feb 16, 1959 | May 23, 1944 |
| Age | 19 | 34 |
| Height | 180 cm | 183 cm |
| Handedness | Left-Handed | Right-Handed |
| Backhand style | — | One-Handed Backhand |
| Ranking (entering) | 13 | 20 |
| Ranking points (entering) | — | — |
| Elo (entering) | 1,920 | 1,882 |
| Current career W-L | 835–191 | 544–220 |
| Current career earnings | $12,552,132 | $1,062,408 |
No prior-path match data is available for this tournament stage.