Eddie Dibbs def. Rod Laver
6-1 7-6
Eddie Dibbs defeated Rod Laver 6-1 7-6 in the 1978 Richmond Wct quarterfinal on carpet courts.
Match Information
Match Statistics
Our current data sources do not include detailed match statistics for this match.
Player Comparison
| Field | Eddie Dibbs | Rod Laver |
|---|---|---|
| Country | USA | AUS |
| Birth date | Feb 23, 1951 | Aug 9, 1938 |
| Age | 26 | 39 |
| Height | 170 cm | 175 cm |
| Handedness | Right-Handed | Left-Handed |
| Backhand style | Two-Handed Backhand | One-Handed Backhand |
| Ranking (entering) | 6 | — |
| Ranking points (entering) | — | — |
| Elo (entering) | 2,070 | 1,939 |
| Current career W-L | 605–262 | 570–145 |
| Current career earnings | $2,016,426 | $1,565,413 |
Path
Eddie Dibbs's path
| Opponent | Score | W-L | H2H | Match Data | Date | Round |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zeljko Franulovic | 6-1 6-2 | W | H2H | Match data | Feb 3, 1978 | R16 |
| Mike Fishbach | 6-2 6-3 | W | H2H | Match data | Feb 2, 1978 | R32 |
Eddie Dibbs's next match
| Opponent | Score | W-L | H2H | Match Data | Date | Round |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| John Newcombe | 6-7 6-3 3-6 | L | H2H | Match data | Feb 4, 1978 | SF |
Rod Laver's path
| Opponent | Score | W-L | H2H | Match Data | Date | Round |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mark Cox | 6-4 5-7 6-4 | W | H2H | Match data | Feb 3, 1978 | R16 |
| Jan Kodes | 6-1 6-3 | W | H2H | Match data | Feb 2, 1978 | R32 |