Bjorn Borg def. Arthur Ashe
6-1 6-2
Bjorn Borg defeated Arthur Ashe 6-1 6-2 in the 1976 World Invitational Classic final on clay courts.
Match Information
Match Statistics
Our current data sources do not include detailed match statistics for this match.
Player Comparison
| Field | Bjorn Borg | Arthur Ashe |
|---|---|---|
| Country | SWE | USA |
| Birth date | Jun 6, 1956 | Jul 10, 1943 |
| Age | 20 | 33 |
| Height | 180 cm | 185 cm |
| Handedness | Right-Handed | Right-Handed |
| Backhand style | One-Handed Backhand | One-Handed Backhand |
| Ranking (entering) | — | — |
| Ranking points (entering) | — | — |
| Elo (entering) | 2,331 | 2,010 |
| Current career W-L | 617–141 | 792–256 |
| Current career earnings | $3,655,751 | $1,584,909 |
Path
Bjorn Borg's path
| Opponent | Score | W-L | H2H | Match Data | Date | Round |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rod Laver | 6-3 7-5 | W | H2H | Match data | Oct 17, 1976 | SF |
Bjorn Borg's next match
No later same-event match found for the winner.
Arthur Ashe's path
| Opponent | Score | W-L | H2H | Match Data | Date | Round |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ilie Nastase | 4-6 6-4 7-6 | W | H2H | Match data | Oct 17, 1976 | SF |