Vitas Gerulaitis def. John Newcombe
6-3 6-2
Vitas Gerulaitis defeated John Newcombe 6-3 6-2 in the 1981 Las Vegas round of 32 on hard courts.
Match Information
Match Statistics
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Player Comparison
| Field | Vitas Gerulaitis | John Newcombe |
|---|---|---|
| Country | USA | AUS |
| Birth date | Jul 26, 1954 | May 23, 1944 |
| Age | 26 | 36 |
| Height | 183 cm | 183 cm |
| Handedness | Right-Handed | Right-Handed |
| Backhand style | One-Handed Backhand | One-Handed Backhand |
| Ranking (entering) | 8 | — |
| Ranking points (entering) | — | — |
| Elo (entering) | 1,998 | 1,807 |
| Current career W-L | 528–234 | 544–220 |
| Current career earnings | $2,778,748 | $1,062,408 |
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