Brian Gottfried def. Arthur Ashe
6-1 3-6 6-3
Brian Gottfried defeated Arthur Ashe 6-1 3-6 6-3 in the 1978 Dayton semifinal on carpet courts.
Match Information
Match Statistics
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Player Comparison
| Field | Brian Gottfried | Arthur Ashe |
|---|---|---|
| Country | USA | USA |
| Birth date | Jan 27, 1952 | Jul 10, 1943 |
| Age | 26 | 34 |
| Height | 183 cm | 185 cm |
| Handedness | Right-Handed | Right-Handed |
| Backhand style | One-Handed Backhand | One-Handed Backhand |
| Ranking (entering) | — | — |
| Ranking points (entering) | — | — |
| Elo (entering) | 2,121 | 1,932 |
| Current career W-L | 690–321 | 792–256 |
| Current career earnings | $2,782,514 | $1,584,909 |
Path
Brian Gottfried's path
| Opponent | Score | W-L | H2H | Match Data | Date | Round |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tom Gullikson | 6-2 6-4 | W | — | Match data | Apr 7, 1978 | QF |
| Billy Martin | 6-4 6-2 | W | H2H | Match data | Apr 6, 1978 | R16 |
| Pat Dupre | 4-6 7-6 6-3 | W | H2H | Match data | Apr 5, 1978 | R32 |
Brian Gottfried's next match
| Opponent | Score | W-L | H2H | Match Data | Date | Round |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eddie Dibbs | 2-6 6-4 7-6 | W | H2H | Match data | Apr 8, 1978 | F |
Arthur Ashe's path
| Opponent | Score | W-L | H2H | Match Data | Date | Round |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tim Gullikson | 6-7 6-2 6-4 | W | — | Match data | Apr 7, 1978 | QF |
| Ashok Amritraj | 6-0 6-3 | W | — | Match data | Apr 6, 1978 | R16 |
| Butch Walts | 6-3 6-1 | W | H2H | Match data | Apr 5, 1978 | R32 |