Brian Gottfried def. John McEnroe
6-1 6-3
Brian Gottfried defeated John McEnroe 6-1 6-3 in the 1978 Philadelphia Wct quarterfinal on carpet courts.
Match Information
Match Statistics
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Player Comparison
| Field | Brian Gottfried | John McEnroe |
|---|---|---|
| Country | USA | USA |
| Birth date | Jan 27, 1952 | Feb 16, 1959 |
| Age | 26 | 18 |
| Height | 183 cm | 180 cm |
| Handedness | Right-Handed | Left-Handed |
| Backhand style | One-Handed Backhand | One-Handed Backhand |
| Ranking (entering) | 5 | 18 |
| Ranking points (entering) | — | — |
| Elo (entering) | 2,100 | 1,898 |
| Current career W-L | 690–321 | 835–191 |
| Current career earnings | $2,782,514 | $12,552,132 |
Path
Brian Gottfried's path
| Opponent | Score | W-L | H2H | Match Data | Date | Round |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wojtek Fibak | 6-3 7-6 | W | H2H | Match data | Jan 27, 1978 | R16 |
| Marty Riessen | 6-3 6-4 | W | H2H | Match data | Jan 26, 1978 | R32 |
Brian Gottfried's next match
| Opponent | Score | W-L | H2H | Match Data | Date | Round |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jimmy Connors | 6-3 6-4 3-6 2-6 0-6 | L | H2H | Match data | Jan 28, 1978 | SF |
John McEnroe's path
| Opponent | Score | W-L | H2H | Match Data | Date | Round |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manuel Orantes | 7-6 6-2 | W | H2H | Match data | Jan 27, 1978 | R16 |
| Tom Gullikson | 6-4 3-6 7-6 | W | — | Match data | Jan 26, 1978 | R32 |
| Butch Walts | 6-3 6-2 | W | H2H | Match data | Jan 25, 1978 | R64 |