Bernie Mitton def. Arthur Ashe
6-4 6-4
Bernie Mitton defeated Arthur Ashe 6-4 6-4 in the 1978 Newport quarterfinal on grass courts.
Match Information
Match Statistics
Our current data sources do not include detailed match statistics for this match.
Player Comparison
| Field | Bernie Mitton | Arthur Ashe |
|---|---|---|
| Country | RSA | USA |
| Birth date | Nov 9, 1954 | Jul 10, 1943 |
| Age | 23 | 35 |
| Height | 188 cm | 185 cm |
| Handedness | Right-Handed | Right-Handed |
| Backhand style | — | One-Handed Backhand |
| Ranking (entering) | 73 | 22 |
| Ranking points (entering) | — | — |
| Elo (entering) | 1,749 | 1,924 |
| Current career W-L | 206–223 | 792–256 |
| Current career earnings | — | $1,584,909 |
Path
Bernie Mitton's path
| Opponent | Score | W-L | H2H | Match Data | Date | Round |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Robin Drysdale | 6-3 2-6 6-3 | W | H2H | Match data | Jul 14, 1978 | R16 |
| Brian Teacher | 7-5 7-6 | W | H2H | Match data | Jul 13, 1978 | R32 |
Bernie Mitton's next match
| Opponent | Score | W-L | H2H | Match Data | Date | Round |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bob Giltinan | 6-3 6-0 | W | H2H | Match data | Jul 15, 1978 | SF |
Arthur Ashe's path
| Opponent | Score | W-L | H2H | Match Data | Date | Round |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manuel Santana | 7-5 6-2 | W | H2H | Match data | Jul 14, 1978 | R16 |
| Chris Dunk | 6-2 6-4 | W | H2H | Match data | Jul 13, 1978 | R32 |