R32 San Jose 1978

John McEnroe #14 def. Russell Simpson

7-6 6-2

John McEnroe defeated Russell Simpson 7-6 6-2 in the 1978 San Jose round of 32 on carpet courts.

Match Information

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Player Comparison

FieldJohn McEnroeRussell Simpson
Country USA NZL
Birth dateFeb 16, 1959Feb 22, 1954
Age1924
Height180 cm188 cm
HandednessLeft-HandedRight-Handed
Backhand styleOne-Handed Backhand
Ranking (entering)14
Ranking points (entering)
Elo (entering)1,9031,469
Current career W-L835–191131–195
Current career earnings$12,552,132$326,467
Pre-match H2H

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