Bob Hewitt def. Colin Dowdeswell
6-4 4-6 6-2 6-4
Bob Hewitt defeated Colin Dowdeswell 6-4 4-6 6-2 6-4 in the 1978 Wimbledon round of 64 on grass courts.
Match Information
Match Statistics
Our current data sources do not include detailed match statistics for this match.
Player Comparison
| Field | Bob Hewitt | Colin Dowdeswell |
|---|---|---|
| Country | RSA | GBR |
| Birth date | Jan 12, 1940 | May 12, 1955 |
| Age | 38 | 23 |
| Height | 190 cm | 185 cm |
| Handedness | Right-Handed | Right-Handed |
| Backhand style | — | — |
| Ranking (entering) | — | 71 |
| Ranking points (entering) | — | — |
| Elo (entering) | 1,671 | 1,668 |
| Current career W-L | 284–176 | 119–174 |
| Current career earnings | $613,837 | $327,277 |
Path
Bob Hewitt's path
| Opponent | Score | W-L | H2H | Match Data | Date | Round |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| George Hardie | 3-6 5-7 6-4 6-3 6-2 | W | H2H | Match data | Jun 28, 1978 | R128 |
Bob Hewitt's next match
| Opponent | Score | W-L | H2H | Match Data | Date | Round |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| John Alexander | 6-8 (ret.) | L | H2H | Match data | Jul 2, 1978 | R32 |
Colin Dowdeswell's path
| Opponent | Score | W-L | H2H | Match Data | Date | Round |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Roger Taylor | 5-7 6-3 6-4 4-6 6-2 | W | H2H | Match data | Jun 28, 1978 | R128 |