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John McEnroe#14 def. Russell Simpson#109

7-6 6-2

Match Information

Date Apr 20, 1978*
Tournament San Jose
Category ATP 250
Surface Carpet
RoundR32
Winner John McEnroe
Score7-6 6-2
Loser Russell Simpson

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Pre-match Comparison

FieldJohn McEnroeRussell Simpson
Country USA NZL
Birth dateFeb 16, 1959Feb 22, 1954
Age1924
Height180188
HandednessLeft-HandedRight-Handed
Backhand style——
Ranking (entering)14109
Ranking points (entering)00
Elo (entering)1,8991,469
Career W-L833–189131–195
Career earnings$12,552,132$326,467
Pre-match H2H
John McEnroe 0 – 0 Russell Simpson

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