John McEnroe def. Eddie Dibbs
6-1 6-4
John McEnroe defeated Eddie Dibbs 6-1 6-4 in the 1978 ATP Finals semifinal on carpet courts.
Match Information
Match Statistics
Our current data sources do not include detailed match statistics for this match.
Player Comparison
| Field | John McEnroe | Eddie Dibbs |
|---|---|---|
| Country | USA | USA |
| Birth date | Feb 16, 1959 | Feb 23, 1951 |
| Age | 19 | 27 |
| Height | 180 cm | 170 cm |
| Handedness | Left-Handed | Right-Handed |
| Backhand style | One-Handed Backhand | Two-Handed Backhand |
| Ranking (entering) | — | — |
| Ranking points (entering) | — | — |
| Elo (entering) | 2,132 | 2,010 |
| Current career W-L | 835–191 | 605–262 |
| Current career earnings | $12,552,132 | $2,016,426 |
Path
John McEnroe's path
| Opponent | Score | W-L | H2H | Match Data | Date | Round |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Harold Solomon | 6-3 6-2 | W | H2H | Match data | Jan 10, 1979 | RR |
| Jimmy Connors | 7-5 3-0 (ret.) | W | H2H | Match data | Jan 10, 1979 | RR |
| Arthur Ashe | 6-3 6-1 | W | H2H | Match data | Jan 10, 1979 | RR |
John McEnroe's next match
| Opponent | Score | W-L | H2H | Match Data | Date | Round |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Arthur Ashe | 6-7 6-3 7-5 | W | H2H | Match data | Jan 18, 1979 | F |
Eddie Dibbs's path
| Opponent | Score | W-L | H2H | Match Data | Date | Round |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Raul Ramirez | 6-0 6-1 | W | H2H | Match data | Jan 10, 1979 | RR |
| Corrado Barazzutti | 6-4 6-4 | W | H2H | Match data | Jan 10, 1979 | RR |