Gene Mayer def. Ivan Lendl
7-5 6-2
Gene Mayer defeated Ivan Lendl 7-5 6-2 in the 1979 Italian Open round of 16 on clay courts.
Match Information
Match Statistics
Our current data sources do not include detailed match statistics for this match.
Player Comparison
| Field | Gene Mayer | Ivan Lendl |
|---|---|---|
| Country | USA | USA |
| Birth date | Apr 11, 1956 | Mar 7, 1960 |
| Age | 23 | 19 |
| Height | 183 cm | 188 cm |
| Handedness | Right-Handed | Right-Handed |
| Backhand style | Two-Handed Backhand | One-Handed Backhand |
| Ranking (entering) | 27 | 48 |
| Ranking points (entering) | — | — |
| Elo (entering) | 1,927 | 1,635 |
| Current career W-L | 309–157 | 1,045–227 |
| Current career earnings | $1,382,422 | $21,262,417 |
Path
Gene Mayer's path
| Opponent | Score | W-L | H2H | Match Data | Date | Round |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tim Gullikson | 6-4 6-2 | W | — | Match data | May 24, 1979 | R32 |
| Francisco Gonzalez | 7-5 6-0 | W | H2H | Match data | May 23, 1979 | R64 |
Gene Mayer's next match
| Opponent | Score | W-L | H2H | Match Data | Date | Round |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Terry Moor | 7-6 6-3 | W | H2H | Match data | May 27, 1979 | QF |
Ivan Lendl's path
| Opponent | Score | W-L | H2H | Match Data | Date | Round |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fernando Luna | 6-1 7-6 | W | H2H | Match data | May 24, 1979 | R32 |
| Cassio Motta | 6-4 6-2 | W | H2H | Match data | May 23, 1979 | R64 |