Colin Dowdeswell def. Guillermo Vilas
6-1 6-7 6-4
Colin Dowdeswell defeated Guillermo Vilas 6-1 6-7 6-4 in the 1978 Johannesburg semifinal on hard courts.
Match Information
Match Statistics
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Player Comparison
| Field | Colin Dowdeswell | Guillermo Vilas |
|---|---|---|
| Country | GBR | ARG |
| Birth date | May 12, 1955 | Aug 17, 1952 |
| Age | 22 | 25 |
| Height | 185 cm | 180 cm |
| Handedness | Right-Handed | Left-Handed |
| Backhand style | — | One-Handed Backhand |
| Ranking (entering) | — | — |
| Ranking points (entering) | — | — |
| Elo (entering) | 1,634 | 2,342 |
| Current career W-L | 119–174 | 890–283 |
| Current career earnings | $327,277 | $4,923,882 |
Path
Colin Dowdeswell's path
| Opponent | Score | W-L | H2H | Match Data | Date | Round |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Colin Dibley | 7-5 6-3 | W | H2H | Match data | Apr 8, 1978 | QF |
| Pascal Portes | 6-4 5-7 7-5 | W | H2H | Match data | Apr 7, 1978 | R16 |
| Ross Case | 2-6 6-7 6-4 | W | H2H | Match data | Apr 6, 1978 | R32 |
Colin Dowdeswell's next match
| Opponent | Score | W-L | H2H | Match Data | Date | Round |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cliff Richey | 2-6 4-6 | L | H2H | Match data | Apr 9, 1978 | F |
Guillermo Vilas's path
| Opponent | Score | W-L | H2H | Match Data | Date | Round |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eric Deblicker | 6-3 6-4 | W | H2H | Match data | Apr 8, 1978 | QF |
| Patrice Dominguez | 6-4 6-2 | W | H2H | Match data | Apr 7, 1978 | R16 |
| John Yuill | 7-5 3-6 7-5 | W | H2H | Match data | Apr 6, 1978 | R32 |