Eddie Dibbs def. Guillermo Vilas
6-3 5-7 7-5 6-1
Eddie Dibbs defeated Guillermo Vilas 6-3 5-7 7-5 6-1 in the 1979 US Open round of 16 on hard courts.
Match Information
Match Statistics
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Player Comparison
| Field | Eddie Dibbs | Guillermo Vilas |
|---|---|---|
| Country | USA | ARG |
| Birth date | Feb 23, 1951 | Aug 17, 1952 |
| Age | 28 | 27 |
| Height | 170 cm | 180 cm |
| Handedness | Right-Handed | Left-Handed |
| Backhand style | Two-Handed Backhand | One-Handed Backhand |
| Ranking (entering) | 11 | 6 |
| Ranking points (entering) | — | — |
| Elo (entering) | 2,074 | 2,096 |
| Current career W-L | 605–262 | 890–283 |
| Current career earnings | $2,016,426 | $4,923,882 |
Path
Eddie Dibbs's path
| Opponent | Score | W-L | H2H | Match Data | Date | Round |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bernie Mitton | 6-4 6-2 6-3 | W | H2H | Match data | Sep 3, 1979 | R32 |
| Gene Malin | 6-1 1-6 7-5 6-2 | W | H2H | Match data | Sep 1, 1979 | R64 |
| Tim Wilkison | 4-6 2-6 7-5 6-2 6-3 | W | H2H | Match data | Aug 30, 1979 | R128 |
Eddie Dibbs's next match
| Opponent | Score | W-L | H2H | Match Data | Date | Round |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| John McEnroe | 1-2 (ret.) | L | H2H | Match data | Sep 8, 1979 | QF |
Guillermo Vilas's path
| Opponent | Score | W-L | H2H | Match Data | Date | Round |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Erik Van Dillen | 2-6 7-5 6-7 6-2 6-1 | W | — | Match data | Sep 3, 1979 | R32 |
| Ramiro Benavides | 6-1 6-1 6-0 | W | H2H | Match data | Sep 1, 1979 | R64 |
| Onny Parun | 6-1 6-2 7-6 | W | H2H | Match data | Aug 30, 1979 | R128 |