Jose Luis Clerc def. John McEnroe
6-2 4-6 6-3
Jose Luis Clerc defeated John McEnroe 6-2 4-6 6-3 in the 1978 South Orange semifinal on clay courts.
Match Information
Match Statistics
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Player Comparison
| Field | Jose Luis Clerc | John McEnroe |
|---|---|---|
| Country | ARG | USA |
| Birth date | Aug 16, 1958 | Feb 16, 1959 |
| Age | 19 | 19 |
| Height | 185 cm | 180 cm |
| Handedness | Right-Handed | Left-Handed |
| Backhand style | One-Handed Backhand | One-Handed Backhand |
| Ranking (entering) | 44 | 15 |
| Ranking points (entering) | — | — |
| Elo (entering) | 1,780 | 1,932 |
| Current career W-L | 355–138 | 835–191 |
| Current career earnings | $1,987,036 | $12,552,132 |
Path
Jose Luis Clerc's path
| Opponent | Score | W-L | H2H | Match Data | Date | Round |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| John Lloyd | 6-3 6-4 | W | — | Match data | Aug 4, 1978 | QF |
| Patricio Cornejo | 6-3 6-4 | W | H2H | Match data | Aug 3, 1978 | R16 |
| Andy Mccurry | 6-1 6-4 | W | H2H | Match data | Aug 2, 1978 | R32 |
Jose Luis Clerc's next match
| Opponent | Score | W-L | H2H | Match Data | Date | Round |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Guillermo Vilas | 1-6 3-6 | L | H2H | Match data | Aug 5, 1978 | F |
John McEnroe's path
| Opponent | Score | W-L | H2H | Match Data | Date | Round |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Deon Joubert | 7-6 6-2 | W | H2H | Match data | Aug 4, 1978 | QF |
| Keith Richardson | 6-2 4-6 6-1 | W | H2H | Match data | Aug 3, 1978 | R16 |
| Rick Fagel | 6-2 6-3 | W | H2H | Match data | Aug 2, 1978 | R32 |