Brian Gottfried def. Bjorn Borg
6-1 6-1
Brian Gottfried defeated Bjorn Borg 6-1 6-1 in the 1977 La Costa semifinal on hard courts.
Match Information
Match Statistics
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Player Comparison
| Field | Brian Gottfried | Bjorn Borg |
|---|---|---|
| Country | USA | SWE |
| Birth date | Jan 27, 1952 | Jun 6, 1956 |
| Age | 25 | 20 |
| Height | 183 cm | 180 cm |
| Handedness | Right-Handed | Right-Handed |
| Backhand style | One-Handed Backhand | One-Handed Backhand |
| Ranking (entering) | 7 | 2 |
| Ranking points (entering) | — | — |
| Elo (entering) | 2,216 | 2,268 |
| Current career W-L | 690–321 | 617–141 |
| Current career earnings | $2,782,514 | $3,655,751 |
Path
Brian Gottfried's path
| Opponent | Score | W-L | H2H | Match Data | Date | Round |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trey Waltke | 7-6 6-4 | W | H2H | Match data | Mar 26, 1977 | QF |
| Erik Van Dillen | 6-3 6-4 | W | — | Match data | Mar 25, 1977 | R16 |
| Byron Bertram | 6-4 6-2 | W | H2H | Match data | Mar 24, 1977 | R32 |
| Perry Wright | 6-3 6-2 | W | — | Match data | Mar 23, 1977 | R64 |
Brian Gottfried's next match
| Opponent | Score | W-L | H2H | Match Data | Date | Round |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marty Riessen | 6-3 6-2 | W | H2H | Match data | Mar 27, 1977 | F |
Bjorn Borg's path
| Opponent | Score | W-L | H2H | Match Data | Date | Round |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tom Gorman | 7-6 7-5 | W | H2H | Match data | Mar 26, 1977 | QF |
| Bernie Mitton | 6-2 6-2 | W | H2H | Match data | Mar 25, 1977 | R16 |
| Andrew Pattison | 6-4 7-5 | W | — | Match data | Mar 24, 1977 | R32 |
| Timothy Noonan | 6-2 6-2 | W | H2H | Match data | Mar 23, 1977 | R64 |