Billy Martin def. John Newcombe
6-3 7-6
Billy Martin defeated John Newcombe 6-3 7-6 in the 1978 Forest Hills Wct round robin on clay courts on July 10, 1978.
Match Information
Match Statistics
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Player Comparison
| Field | Billy Martin | John Newcombe |
|---|---|---|
| Country | USA | AUS |
| Birth date | Dec 25, 1956 | May 23, 1944 |
| Age | 21 | 34 |
| Height | 178 cm | 183 cm |
| Handedness | Right-Handed | Right-Handed |
| Backhand style | — | — |
| Ranking (entering) | 66 | 20 |
| Ranking points (entering) | — | — |
| Elo (entering) | 1,759 | 1,868 |
| Current career W-L | 146–175 | 544–220 |
| Current career earnings | — | $1,062,408 |
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