Zeljko Franulovic def. Eddie Dibbs
6-3 6-3
Zeljko Franulovic defeated Eddie Dibbs 6-3 6-3 in the 1978 Japan Open quarterfinal on clay courts.
Match Information
Match Statistics
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Player Comparison
| Field | Zeljko Franulovic | Eddie Dibbs |
|---|---|---|
| Country | CRO | USA |
| Birth date | Jun 13, 1947 | Feb 23, 1951 |
| Age | 31 | 27 |
| Height | — | 170 cm |
| Handedness | Right-Handed | Right-Handed |
| Backhand style | One-Handed Backhand | Two-Handed Backhand |
| Ranking (entering) | 46 | 5 |
| Ranking points (entering) | — | — |
| Elo (entering) | 1,779 | 2,080 |
| Current career W-L | 410–307 | 605–262 |
| Current career earnings | $6,000 | $2,016,426 |
Path
Zeljko Franulovic's path
| Opponent | Score | W-L | H2H | Match Data | Date | Round |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sherwood Stewart | 6-3 6-3 | W | — | Match data | Oct 27, 1978 | R16 |
| David Carter | 7-6 6-3 | W | H2H | Match data | Oct 26, 1978 | R32 |
Zeljko Franulovic's next match
| Opponent | Score | W-L | H2H | Match Data | Date | Round |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pat Dupre | 6-4 6-7 4-6 | L | H2H | Match data | Oct 28, 1978 | SF |
Eddie Dibbs's path
| Opponent | Score | W-L | H2H | Match Data | Date | Round |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Phil Dent | 7-5 6-1 | W | H2H | Match data | Oct 27, 1978 | R16 |
| Takehiko Nishiwaki | 6-2 6-3 | W | — | Match data | Oct 26, 1978 | R32 |