Arthur Ashe def. Ove Bengtson
6-3 5-7 6-4
Arthur Ashe defeated Ove Bengtson 6-3 5-7 6-4 in the 1978 Los Angeles Open 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 | Ove Bengtson |
|---|---|---|
| Country | USA | SWE |
| Birth date | Jul 10, 1943 | Apr 5, 1945 |
| Age | 35 | 33 |
| Height | 185 cm | 196 cm |
| Handedness | Right-Handed | Right-Handed |
| Backhand style | One-Handed Backhand | — |
| Ranking (entering) | 16 | 91 |
| Ranking points (entering) | — | — |
| Elo (entering) | 1,947 | 1,668 |
| Current career W-L | 792–256 | 132–168 |
| Current career earnings | $1,584,909 | — |
Path
Arthur Ashe's path
| Opponent | Score | W-L | H2H | Match Data | Date | Round |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Terry Moor | 2-6 7-5 6-1 | W | H2H | Match data | Sep 22, 1978 | R16 |
Ove Bengtson's path
No prior matches in this tournament.