Vitas Gerulaitis def. Tim Wilkison
6-2 3-0 (ret.)
The match ended when Tim Wilkison retired.
Vitas Gerulaitis defeated Tim Wilkison 6-2 3-0 RET after Tim Wilkison retired in the 1979 Italian Open round of 32 on clay courts.
Match Information
Match Statistics
Our current data sources do not include detailed match statistics for this match.
Player Comparison
| Field | Vitas Gerulaitis | Tim Wilkison |
|---|---|---|
| Country | USA | USA |
| Birth date | Jul 26, 1954 | Nov 23, 1959 |
| Age | 24 | 19 |
| Height | 183 cm | 180 cm |
| Handedness | Right-Handed | Left-Handed |
| Backhand style | — | — |
| Ranking (entering) | 5 | 49 |
| Ranking points (entering) | — | — |
| Elo (entering) | 2,151 | 1,740 |
| Current career W-L | 528–234 | 294–298 |
| Current career earnings | $2,778,748 | $1,278,210 |
Path
Vitas Gerulaitis's path
| Opponent | Score | W-L | H2H | Match Data | Date | Round |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fernando Dalla Fontana | 6-1 6-2 | W | — | Match data | May 23, 1979 | R64 |
Vitas Gerulaitis's next match
| Opponent | Score | W-L | H2H | Match Data | Date | Round |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| John Alexander | 6-7 6-2 6-3 | W | H2H | Match data | May 26, 1979 | R16 |
Tim Wilkison's path
| Opponent | Score | W-L | H2H | Match Data | Date | Round |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tom Gullikson | 6-4 6-4 | W | — | Match data | May 23, 1979 | R64 |