Manuel Orantes def. Arthur Ashe
6-3 6-2
Manuel Orantes defeated Arthur Ashe 6-3 6-2 in the 1978 U.S. Pro Tennis Championships semifinal on clay courts.
Match Information
Match Statistics
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Player Comparison
| Field | Manuel Orantes | Arthur Ashe |
|---|---|---|
| Country | ESP | USA |
| Birth date | Feb 6, 1949 | Jul 10, 1943 |
| Age | 29 | 35 |
| Height | 178 cm | 185 cm |
| Handedness | Left-Handed | Right-Handed |
| Backhand style | One-Handed Backhand | One-Handed Backhand |
| Ranking (entering) | 9 | 18 |
| Ranking points (entering) | — | — |
| Elo (entering) | 2,052 | 1,959 |
| Current career W-L | 693–283 | 792–256 |
| Current career earnings | $1,398,303 | $1,584,909 |
Path
Manuel Orantes's path
| Opponent | Score | W-L | H2H | Match Data | Date | Round |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wojtek Fibak | 6-4 6-3 | W | H2H | Match data | Aug 26, 1978 | QF |
| Paolo Bertolucci | 6-4 6-0 | W | H2H | Match data | Aug 25, 1978 | R16 |
| Hans Kary | 6-2 6-0 | W | H2H | Match data | Aug 24, 1978 | R32 |
| Belus Prajoux | 6-2 5-7 6-4 | W | H2H | Match data | Aug 23, 1978 | R64 |
Manuel Orantes's next match
| Opponent | Score | W-L | H2H | Match Data | Date | Round |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Harold Solomon | 6-4 6-3 | W | H2H | Match data | Aug 27, 1978 | F |
Arthur Ashe's path
| Opponent | Score | W-L | H2H | Match Data | Date | Round |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jose Luis Clerc | 6-4 6-1 | W | H2H | Match data | Aug 26, 1978 | QF |
| Steve Krulevitz | 6-3 6-0 | W | H2H | Match data | Aug 25, 1978 | R16 |
| Marty Riessen | 6-3 3-6 6-3 | W | H2H | Match data | Aug 24, 1978 | R32 |
| Erick Iskersky | 7-6 6-1 | W | H2H | Match data | Aug 23, 1978 | R64 |