Guillermo Vilas def. Franco Merlone
6-2 6-1
Guillermo Vilas defeated Franco Merlone 6-2 6-1 in the 1980 Palermo semifinal on clay courts.
Match Information
Match Statistics
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Player Comparison
| Field | Guillermo Vilas | Franco Merlone |
|---|---|---|
| Country | ARG | ITA |
| Birth date | Aug 17, 1952 | Dec 16, 1957 |
| Age | 28 | 22 |
| Height | 180 cm | — |
| Handedness | Left-Handed | Right-Handed |
| Backhand style | One-Handed Backhand | — |
| Ranking (entering) | 4 | — |
| Ranking points (entering) | — | — |
| Elo (entering) | 2,093 | 1,577 |
| Current career W-L | 890–283 | 4–4 |
| Current career earnings | $4,923,882 | — |
Path
Guillermo Vilas's path
| Opponent | Score | W-L | H2H | Match Data | Date | Round |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gianni Ocleppo | 6-2 6-4 | W | H2H | Match data | Sep 13, 1980 | QF |
| Marco Alciati | 6-0 6-1 | W | H2H | Match data | Sep 12, 1980 | R16 |
| Fernando Luna | 6-3 6-1 | W | H2H | Match data | Sep 11, 1980 | R32 |
Guillermo Vilas's next match
| Opponent | Score | W-L | H2H | Match Data | Date | Round |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paul Mcnamee | 6-4 6-0 6-0 | W | H2H | Match data | Sep 14, 1980 | F |
Franco Merlone's path
| Opponent | Score | W-L | H2H | Match Data | Date | Round |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Phil Dent | 5-7 6-4 7-5 | W | H2H | Match data | Sep 13, 1980 | QF |
| Rod Frawley | 6-3 6-4 | W | H2H | Match data | Sep 12, 1980 | R16 |
| Bruno Capineri | 3-6 6-2 7-5 | W | H2H | Match data | Sep 11, 1980 | R32 |