Arthur Ashe def. Marty Riessen
6-1 4-6 6-4
Arthur Ashe defeated Marty Riessen 6-1 4-6 6-4 in the 1979 Philadelphia round of 32 on carpet courts.
Match Information
Match Statistics
Our current data sources do not include detailed match statistics for this match.
Player Comparison
| Field | Arthur Ashe | Marty Riessen |
|---|---|---|
| Country | USA | USA |
| Birth date | Jul 10, 1943 | Dec 4, 1941 |
| Age | 35 | 37 |
| Height | 185 cm | 185 cm |
| Handedness | Right-Handed | Right-Handed |
| Backhand style | One-Handed Backhand | — |
| Ranking (entering) | 14 | 54 |
| Ranking points (entering) | — | — |
| Elo (entering) | 1,985 | 1,841 |
| Current career W-L | 792–256 | 531–314 |
| Current career earnings | $1,584,909 | $465 |
Path
Arthur Ashe's path
| Opponent | Score | W-L | H2H | Match Data | Date | Round |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bernie Mitton | 6-2 7-6 | W | H2H | Match data | Jan 24, 1979 | R64 |
Arthur Ashe's next match
| Opponent | Score | W-L | H2H | Match Data | Date | Round |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Guillermo Vilas | 6-3 7-5 | W | H2H | Match data | Jan 26, 1979 | R16 |
Marty Riessen's path
No prior matches in this tournament.