Eddie Dibbs def. John Newcombe
7-6 6-4
Eddie Dibbs defeated John Newcombe 7-6 6-4 in the 1978 St. Louis Wct quarterfinal on carpet courts.
Match Information
Match Statistics
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Player Comparison
| Field | Eddie Dibbs | John Newcombe |
|---|---|---|
| Country | USA | AUS |
| Birth date | Feb 23, 1951 | May 23, 1944 |
| Age | 26 | 33 |
| Height | 170 cm | 183 cm |
| Handedness | Right-Handed | Right-Handed |
| Backhand style | Two-Handed Backhand | One-Handed Backhand |
| Ranking (entering) | 6 | 24 |
| Ranking points (entering) | — | — |
| Elo (entering) | 2,050 | 1,929 |
| Current career W-L | 605–262 | 544–220 |
| Current career earnings | $2,016,426 | $1,062,408 |
Path
Eddie Dibbs's path
| Opponent | Score | W-L | H2H | Match Data | Date | Round |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bill Scanlon | 6-3 5-7 6-4 | W | H2H | Match data | Feb 16, 1978 | R16 |
| Jose Higueras | 6-0 6-3 | W | H2H | Match data | Feb 15, 1978 | R32 |
Eddie Dibbs's next match
| Opponent | Score | W-L | H2H | Match Data | Date | Round |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| John Alexander | 6-4 7-6 | W | H2H | Match data | Feb 17, 1978 | SF |
John Newcombe's path
| Opponent | Score | W-L | H2H | Match Data | Date | Round |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tom Gullikson | 6-3 6-1 | W | — | Match data | Feb 16, 1978 | R16 |
| Corrado Barazzutti | 6-2 6-2 | W | H2H | Match data | Feb 15, 1978 | R32 |