Vitas Gerulaitis def. John Alexander
6-7 6-2 6-3
Vitas Gerulaitis defeated John Alexander 6-7 6-2 6-3 in the 1979 Italian Open round of 16 on clay courts.
Match Information
Match Statistics
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Player Comparison
| Field | Vitas Gerulaitis | John Alexander |
|---|---|---|
| Country | USA | AUS |
| Birth date | Jul 26, 1954 | Jul 4, 1951 |
| Age | 24 | 27 |
| Height | 183 cm | 190 cm |
| Handedness | Right-Handed | Right-Handed |
| Backhand style | One-Handed Backhand | — |
| Ranking (entering) | 5 | 15 |
| Ranking points (entering) | — | — |
| Elo (entering) | 2,153 | 1,928 |
| Current career W-L | 528–234 | 567–419 |
| Current career earnings | $2,778,748 | $1,214,079 |
Path
Vitas Gerulaitis's path
| Opponent | Score | W-L | H2H | Match Data | Date | Round |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tim Wilkison | 6-2 3-0 (ret.) | W | H2H | Match data | May 24, 1979 | R32 |
| Fernando Dalla Fontana | 6-1 6-2 | W | — | Match data | May 23, 1979 | R64 |
Vitas Gerulaitis's next match
| Opponent | Score | W-L | H2H | Match Data | Date | Round |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gianni Ocleppo | 6-4 6-2 | W | H2H | Match data | May 27, 1979 | QF |
John Alexander's path
| Opponent | Score | W-L | H2H | Match Data | Date | Round |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Christophe Freyss | 7-6 6-4 | W | H2H | Match data | May 24, 1979 | R32 |
| Mark Edmondson | 5-7 7-5 6-4 | W | H2H | Match data | May 23, 1979 | R64 |