John McEnroe def. Arthur Ashe
6-3 6-1
John McEnroe defeated Arthur Ashe 6-3 6-1 in the 1978 ATP Finals round robin on carpet courts on January 10, 1979.
Match Information
Match Statistics
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Player Comparison
| Field | John McEnroe | Arthur Ashe |
|---|---|---|
| Country | USA | USA |
| Birth date | Feb 16, 1959 | Jul 10, 1943 |
| Age | 19 | 35 |
| Height | 180 cm | 185 cm |
| Handedness | Left-Handed | Right-Handed |
| Backhand style | — | One-Handed Backhand |
| Ranking (entering) | 4 | 13 |
| Ranking points (entering) | — | — |
| Elo (entering) | 2,115 | 1,981 |
| Current career W-L | 835–191 | 792–256 |
| Current career earnings | $12,552,132 | $1,584,909 |
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