Colin Dowdeswell def. Vitas Gerulaitis
6-2 6-0
Colin Dowdeswell defeated Vitas Gerulaitis 6-2 6-0 in the 1983 South African Open semifinal on hard courts.
Match Information
Match Statistics
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Player Comparison
| Field | Colin Dowdeswell | Vitas Gerulaitis |
|---|---|---|
| Country | GBR | USA |
| Birth date | May 12, 1955 | Jul 26, 1954 |
| Age | 28 | 29 |
| Height | 185 cm | 183 cm |
| Handedness | Right-Handed | Right-Handed |
| Backhand style | — | One-Handed Backhand |
| Ranking (entering) | 77 | 16 |
| Ranking points (entering) | — | — |
| Elo (entering) | 1,704 | 1,944 |
| Current career W-L | 119–174 | 528–234 |
| Current career earnings | $327,277 | $2,778,748 |
Path
Colin Dowdeswell's path
| Opponent | Score | W-L | H2H | Match Data | Date | Round |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tim Gullikson | 6-1 6-4 | W | — | Match data | Nov 26, 1983 | QF |
| Kevin Curren | 6-4 7-6 | W | H2H | Match data | Nov 25, 1983 | R16 |
| Jay Lapidus | 6-3 6-1 | W | H2H | Match data | Nov 24, 1983 | R32 |
Colin Dowdeswell's next match
| Opponent | Score | W-L | H2H | Match Data | Date | Round |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Johan Kriek | 4-6 6-4 6-1 5-7 3-6 | L | H2H | Match data | Nov 27, 1983 | F |
Vitas Gerulaitis's path
| Opponent | Score | W-L | H2H | Match Data | Date | Round |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Guillermo Vilas | 6-4 6-4 | W | H2H | Match data | Nov 26, 1983 | QF |
| Kevin Moir | 6-4 6-3 | W | H2H | Match data | Nov 25, 1983 | R16 |
| Stuart Bale | 7-5 6-3 | W | H2H | Match data | Nov 24, 1983 | R32 |