Arthur Ashe def. Jose Luis Clerc
6-4 6-1
Arthur Ashe defeated Jose Luis Clerc 6-4 6-1 in the 1978 U.S. Pro Tennis Championships quarterfinal on clay courts.
Match Information
Match Statistics
Our current data sources do not include detailed match statistics for this match.
Player Comparison
| Field | Arthur Ashe | Jose Luis Clerc |
|---|---|---|
| Country | USA | ARG |
| Birth date | Jul 10, 1943 | Aug 16, 1958 |
| Age | 35 | 20 |
| Height | 185 cm | 185 cm |
| Handedness | Right-Handed | Right-Handed |
| Backhand style | One-Handed Backhand | One-Handed Backhand |
| Ranking (entering) | 18 | 13 |
| Ranking points (entering) | — | — |
| Elo (entering) | 1,945 | 1,906 |
| Current career W-L | 792–256 | 355–138 |
| Current career earnings | $1,584,909 | $1,987,036 |
Path
Arthur Ashe's path
| Opponent | Score | W-L | H2H | Match Data | Date | Round |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Steve Krulevitz | 6-3 6-0 | W | H2H | Match data | Aug 25, 1978 | R16 |
| Marty Riessen | 6-3 3-6 6-3 | W | H2H | Match data | Aug 24, 1978 | R32 |
| Erick Iskersky | 7-6 6-1 | W | H2H | Match data | Aug 23, 1978 | R64 |
Arthur Ashe's next match
| Opponent | Score | W-L | H2H | Match Data | Date | Round |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manuel Orantes | 3-6 2-6 | L | H2H | Match data | Aug 26, 1978 | SF |
Jose Luis Clerc's path
| Opponent | Score | W-L | H2H | Match Data | Date | Round |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Raul Ramirez | 6-3 6-2 | W | H2H | Match data | Aug 25, 1978 | R16 |
| John Marks | 6-1 6-3 | W | H2H | Match data | Aug 24, 1978 | R32 |
| Patricio Cornejo | 7-6 7-5 | W | H2H | Match data | Aug 23, 1978 | R64 |