Jose Luis Clerc def. Ivan Lendl
6-3 3-6 6-4
Jose Luis Clerc defeated Ivan Lendl 6-3 3-6 6-4 in the 1979 Argentina Open semifinal on clay courts.
Match Information
Match Statistics
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Player Comparison
| Field | Jose Luis Clerc | Ivan Lendl |
|---|---|---|
| Country | ARG | USA |
| Birth date | Aug 16, 1958 | Mar 7, 1960 |
| Age | 21 | 19 |
| Height | 185 cm | 188 cm |
| Handedness | Right-Handed | Right-Handed |
| Backhand style | One-Handed Backhand | One-Handed Backhand |
| Ranking (entering) | 16 | 25 |
| Ranking points (entering) | — | — |
| Elo (entering) | 1,917 | 1,900 |
| Current career W-L | 355–138 | 1,045–227 |
| Current career earnings | $1,987,036 | $21,262,417 |
Path
Jose Luis Clerc's path
| Opponent | Score | W-L | H2H | Match Data | Date | Round |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Terry Moor | 6-4 6-1 | W | H2H | Match data | Nov 24, 1979 | QF |
| Rolf Gehring | 6-2 6-2 | W | H2H | Match data | Nov 23, 1979 | R16 |
| Jairo Velasco | 6-2 6-4 | W | — | Match data | Nov 22, 1979 | R32 |
Jose Luis Clerc's next match
| Opponent | Score | W-L | H2H | Match Data | Date | Round |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Guillermo Vilas | 1-6 2-6 2-6 | L | H2H | Match data | Nov 25, 1979 | F |
Ivan Lendl's path
| Opponent | Score | W-L | H2H | Match Data | Date | Round |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jose Higueras | 6-2 6-2 | W | H2H | Match data | Nov 24, 1979 | QF |
| Alejandro Pierola | 6-7 7-5 6-4 | W | H2H | Match data | Nov 23, 1979 | R16 |
| Roberto Arguello | 6-3 6-2 | W | H2H | Match data | Nov 22, 1979 | R32 |