Vitas Gerulaitis def. Gianni Ocleppo
6-4 6-2
Vitas Gerulaitis defeated Gianni Ocleppo 6-4 6-2 in the 1979 Italian Open quarterfinal on clay courts.
Match Information
Match Statistics
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Player Comparison
| Field | Vitas Gerulaitis | Gianni Ocleppo |
|---|---|---|
| Country | USA | ITA |
| Birth date | Jul 26, 1954 | Apr 6, 1957 |
| Age | 24 | 22 |
| Height | 183 cm | 183 cm |
| Handedness | Right-Handed | Right-Handed |
| Backhand style | One-Handed Backhand | — |
| Ranking (entering) | 5 | — |
| Ranking points (entering) | — | — |
| Elo (entering) | 2,160 | 1,644 |
| Current career W-L | 528–234 | 98–123 |
| Current career earnings | $2,778,748 | $325,570 |
Path
Vitas Gerulaitis's path
| Opponent | Score | W-L | H2H | Match Data | Date | Round |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| John Alexander | 6-7 6-2 6-3 | W | H2H | Match data | May 26, 1979 | R16 |
| Tim Wilkison | 6-2 3-0 (ret.) | W | H2H | Match data | May 24, 1979 | R32 |
| Fernando Dalla Fontana | 6-1 6-2 | W | — | Match data | May 23, 1979 | R64 |
Vitas Gerulaitis's next match
| Opponent | Score | W-L | H2H | Match Data | Date | Round |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eddie Dibbs | 0-6 6-1 7-5 6-3 | W | H2H | Match data | May 27, 1979 | SF |
Gianni Ocleppo's path
| Opponent | Score | W-L | H2H | Match Data | Date | Round |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Peter Feigl | 6-4 3-6 7-5 | W | H2H | Match data | May 26, 1979 | R16 |
| Jose Luis Clerc | 7-5 2-6 6-3 | W | H2H | Match data | May 24, 1979 | R32 |
| John Marks | 6-4 6-0 | W | H2H | Match data | May 23, 1979 | R64 |