Vitas Gerulaitis def. Guillermo Vilas
6-4 6-4
Vitas Gerulaitis defeated Guillermo Vilas 6-4 6-4 in the 1983 South African Open quarterfinal on hard courts.
Match Information
Match Statistics
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Player Comparison
| Field | Vitas Gerulaitis | Guillermo Vilas |
|---|---|---|
| Country | USA | ARG |
| Birth date | Jul 26, 1954 | Aug 17, 1952 |
| Age | 29 | 31 |
| Height | 183 cm | 180 cm |
| Handedness | Right-Handed | Left-Handed |
| Backhand style | — | One-Handed Backhand |
| Ranking (entering) | 16 | 9 |
| Ranking points (entering) | — | — |
| Elo (entering) | 1,926 | 1,966 |
| Current career W-L | 528–234 | 890–283 |
| Current career earnings | $2,778,748 | $4,923,882 |
Path
Vitas Gerulaitis's path
| Opponent | Score | W-L | H2H | Match Data | Date | Round |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kevin Moir | 6-4 6-3 | W | H2H | Match data | Nov 25, 1983 | R16 |
| Stuart Bale | 7-5 6-3 | W | H2H | Match data | Nov 24, 1983 | R32 |
Vitas Gerulaitis's next match
| Opponent | Score | W-L | H2H | Match Data | Date | Round |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Colin Dowdeswell | 2-6 0-6 | L | H2H | Match data | Nov 26, 1983 | SF |
Guillermo Vilas's path
| Opponent | Score | W-L | H2H | Match Data | Date | Round |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carlos Kirmayr | 6-0 6-1 | W | H2H | Match data | Nov 25, 1983 | R16 |
| Marcos Hocevar | 6-4 7-6 | W | H2H | Match data | Nov 24, 1983 | R32 |