Arthur Ashe def. Harold Solomon
6-7 6-1 6-0
Arthur Ashe defeated Harold Solomon 6-7 6-1 6-0 in the 1978 Los Angeles Open semifinal on carpet courts.
Match Information
Match Statistics
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Player Comparison
| Field | Arthur Ashe | Harold Solomon |
|---|---|---|
| Country | USA | USA |
| Birth date | Jul 10, 1943 | Sep 17, 1952 |
| Age | 35 | 26 |
| Height | 185 cm | 168 cm |
| Handedness | Right-Handed | Right-Handed |
| Backhand style | One-Handed Backhand | Two-Handed Backhand |
| Ranking (entering) | 16 | 12 |
| Ranking points (entering) | — | — |
| Elo (entering) | 1,975 | 2,076 |
| Current career W-L | 792–256 | 566–328 |
| Current career earnings | $1,584,909 | $1,802,769 |
Path
Arthur Ashe's path
| Opponent | Score | W-L | H2H | Match Data | Date | Round |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dick Stockton | 6-2 6-4 | W | H2H | Match data | Sep 23, 1978 | QF |
| Terry Moor | 2-6 7-5 6-1 | W | H2H | Match data | Sep 22, 1978 | R16 |
| Ove Bengtson | 6-3 5-7 6-4 | W | H2H | Match data | Sep 21, 1978 | R32 |
| Deon Joubert | 6-4 6-2 | W | H2H | Match data | Sep 20, 1978 | R64 |
Arthur Ashe's next match
| Opponent | Score | W-L | H2H | Match Data | Date | Round |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brian Gottfried | 6-2 6-4 | W | H2H | Match data | Sep 24, 1978 | F |
Harold Solomon's path
| Opponent | Score | W-L | H2H | Match Data | Date | Round |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan Norback | 6-4 6-2 | W | H2H | Match data | Sep 23, 1978 | QF |
| Brian Teacher | 6-1 6-2 | W | H2H | Match data | Sep 22, 1978 | R16 |
| Phil Dent | 6-2 2-6 6-0 | W | H2H | Match data | Sep 21, 1978 | R32 |
| Cliff Letcher | 6-2 6-2 | W | — | Match data | Sep 20, 1978 | R64 |