Harold Solomon def. Arthur Ashe
6-3 6-4
Harold Solomon defeated Arthur Ashe 6-3 6-4 in the 1978 Washington Open round of 16 on clay courts.
Match Information
Match Statistics
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Player Comparison
| Field | Harold Solomon | Arthur Ashe |
|---|---|---|
| Country | USA | USA |
| Birth date | Sep 17, 1952 | Jul 10, 1943 |
| Age | 25 | 35 |
| Height | 168 cm | 185 cm |
| Handedness | Right-Handed | Right-Handed |
| Backhand style | Two-Handed Backhand | One-Handed Backhand |
| Ranking (entering) | 12 | 22 |
| Ranking points (entering) | — | — |
| Elo (entering) | 2,016 | 1,910 |
| Current career W-L | 566–328 | 788–255 |
| Current career earnings | $1,802,769 | $1,584,909 |
Path
Harold Solomon's path
| Opponent | Score | W-L | H2H | Match Data | Date | Round |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Victor Pecci | 6-3 6-2 | W | H2H | Match data | Jul 26, 1978 | R32 |
| Ismail El Shafei | 6-2 6-1 | W | — | Match data | Jul 25, 1978 | R64 |
Harold Solomon's next match
| Opponent | Score | W-L | H2H | Match Data | Date | Round |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jose Higueras | 4-6 4-6 | L | H2H | Match data | Jul 28, 1978 | QF |
Arthur Ashe's path
| Opponent | Score | W-L | H2H | Match Data | Date | Round |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ivan Molina | 6-1 6-2 | W | H2H | Match data | Jul 26, 1978 | R32 |
| Robert Vant Hof | 7-6 7-6 | W | — | Match data | Jul 25, 1978 | R64 |