Vitas Gerulaitis def. Stan Smith
7-6(4) 2-6 6-4
Vitas Gerulaitis defeated Stan Smith 7-6(4) 2-6 6-4 in the 1976 Indianapolis Wct semifinal on carpet courts.
Match Information
Match Statistics
Our current data sources do not include detailed match statistics for this match.
Player Comparison
| Field | Vitas Gerulaitis | Stan Smith |
|---|---|---|
| Country | USA | USA |
| Birth date | Jul 26, 1954 | Dec 14, 1946 |
| Age | 21 | 29 |
| Height | 183 cm | 193 cm |
| Handedness | Right-Handed | Right-Handed |
| Backhand style | — | One-Handed Backhand |
| Ranking (entering) | — | — |
| Ranking points (entering) | — | — |
| Elo (entering) | 1,968 | 1,880 |
| Current career W-L | 528–234 | 652–287 |
| Current career earnings | $2,778,748 | $1,774,811 |
Path
Vitas Gerulaitis's path
| Opponent | Score | W-L | H2H | Match Data | Date | Round |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cliff Drysdale | 7-6(4) 6-3 | W | H2H | Match data | Jan 17, 1976 | QF |
| Frew Mcmillan | 6-3 6-4 | W | H2H | Match data | Jan 16, 1976 | R16 |
Vitas Gerulaitis's next match
| Opponent | Score | W-L | H2H | Match Data | Date | Round |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Arthur Ashe | 2-6 7-6(6) 4-6 | L | H2H | Match data | Jan 18, 1976 | F |
Stan Smith's path
| Opponent | Score | W-L | H2H | Match Data | Date | Round |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mark Cox | 6-1 4-6 6-3 | W | H2H | Match data | Jan 16, 1976 | R16 |