Arthur Ashe def. Harold Solomon
6-4 6-1
Arthur Ashe defeated Harold Solomon 6-4 6-1 in the 1978 Indian Wells Open round of 16 on hard courts.
Match Information
Match Statistics
Our current data sources do not include detailed match statistics for this match.
Player Comparison
| Field | Arthur Ashe | Harold Solomon |
|---|---|---|
| Country | USA | USA |
| Birth date | Jul 10, 1943 | Sep 17, 1952 |
| Age | 34 | 25 |
| Height | 185 cm | 168 cm |
| Handedness | Right-Handed | Right-Handed |
| Backhand style | One-Handed Backhand | Two-Handed Backhand |
| Ranking (entering) | — | 12 |
| Ranking points (entering) | — | — |
| Elo (entering) | 1,907 | 2,010 |
| Current career W-L | 792–256 | 566–328 |
| Current career earnings | $1,584,909 | $1,802,769 |
Path
Arthur Ashe's path
| Opponent | Score | W-L | H2H | Match Data | Date | Round |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| John Austin | 2-6 6-3 7-5 | W | — | Match data | Feb 16, 1978 | R32 |
| Henry Bunis | 7-6 3-6 6-3 | W | H2H | Match data | Feb 15, 1978 | R64 |
Arthur Ashe's next match
| Opponent | Score | W-L | H2H | Match Data | Date | Round |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tom Leonard | 6-4 6-7 3-6 | L | H2H | Match data | Feb 18, 1978 | QF |
Harold Solomon's path
| Opponent | Score | W-L | H2H | Match Data | Date | Round |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dick Crealy | 6-3 6-3 | W | H2H | Match data | Feb 16, 1978 | R32 |
| Bob Hewitt | 6-2 6-3 | W | H2H | Match data | Feb 15, 1978 | R64 |