Brian Gottfried def. John Newcombe
6-4 6-4
Brian Gottfried defeated John Newcombe 6-4 6-4 in the 1978 Hartford round robin on carpet courts on March 9, 1978.
Match Information
Match Statistics
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Player Comparison
| Field | Brian Gottfried | John Newcombe |
|---|---|---|
| Country | USA | AUS |
| Birth date | Jan 27, 1952 | May 23, 1944 |
| Age | 26 | 33 |
| Height | 183 cm | 183 cm |
| Handedness | Right-Handed | Right-Handed |
| Backhand style | One-Handed Backhand | One-Handed Backhand |
| Ranking (entering) | 5 | 25 |
| Ranking points (entering) | — | — |
| Elo (entering) | 2,050 | 1,896 |
| Current career W-L | 690–321 | 544–220 |
| Current career earnings | $2,782,514 | $1,062,408 |
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