Brian Gottfried def. Cliff Drysdale
6-3 6-4
Brian Gottfried defeated Cliff Drysdale 6-3 6-4 in the 1978 Los Angeles Open quarterfinal on carpet courts.
Match Information
Match Statistics
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Player Comparison
| Field | Brian Gottfried | Cliff Drysdale |
|---|---|---|
| Country | USA | RSA |
| Birth date | Jan 27, 1952 | May 26, 1941 |
| Age | 26 | 37 |
| Height | 183 cm | 188 cm |
| Handedness | Right-Handed | Right-Handed |
| Backhand style | One-Handed Backhand | — |
| Ranking (entering) | 6 | 44 |
| Ranking points (entering) | — | — |
| Elo (entering) | 2,051 | 1,907 |
| Current career W-L | 690–321 | 397–251 |
| Current career earnings | $2,782,514 | — |
Path
Brian Gottfried's path
| Opponent | Score | W-L | H2H | Match Data | Date | Round |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| John Newcombe | 6-2 6-3 | W | H2H | Match data | Sep 22, 1978 | R16 |
| Vijay Amritraj | 6-1 6-3 | W | H2H | Match data | Sep 21, 1978 | R32 |
Brian Gottfried's next match
| Opponent | Score | W-L | H2H | Match Data | Date | Round |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Peter Fleming | 6-3 6-7 6-3 | W | H2H | Match data | Sep 23, 1978 | SF |
Cliff Drysdale's path
| Opponent | Score | W-L | H2H | Match Data | Date | Round |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| John Alexander | 6-3 3-6 7-5 | W | H2H | Match data | Sep 22, 1978 | R16 |
| Allan Stone | 6-1 3-6 6-3 | W | H2H | Match data | Sep 21, 1978 | R32 |