Stan Smith def. John Whitlinger
6-4 6-4
Stan Smith defeated John Whitlinger 6-4 6-4 in the 1977 Japan Open round of 32 on clay courts.
Match Information
Match Statistics
Our current data sources do not include detailed match statistics for this match.
Player Comparison
| Field | Stan Smith | John Whitlinger |
|---|---|---|
| Country | USA | USA |
| Birth date | Dec 14, 1946 | Feb 4, 1954 |
| Age | 30 | 23 |
| Height | 193 cm | 180 cm |
| Handedness | Right-Handed | Right-Handed |
| Backhand style | One-Handed Backhand | — |
| Ranking (entering) | — | — |
| Ranking points (entering) | — | — |
| Elo (entering) | 1,936 | 1,510 |
| Current career W-L | 652–287 | 45–77 |
| Current career earnings | $1,774,811 | — |
Path
Stan Smith's path
No prior matches in this tournament.
Stan Smith's next match
| Opponent | Score | W-L | H2H | Match Data | Date | Round |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jiri Hrebec | 6-0 6-2 | W | H2H | Match data | Nov 4, 1977 | R16 |
John Whitlinger's path
| Opponent | Score | W-L | H2H | Match Data | Date | Round |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kenichi Hirai | 6-0 7-6 | W | H2H | Match data | Nov 2, 1977 | R64 |