Bjorn Borg def. John Newcombe
6-2 6-4
Bjorn Borg defeated John Newcombe 6-2 6-4 in the 1977 World Invitational Classic semifinal on clay courts.
Match Information
Match Statistics
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Player Comparison
| Field | Bjorn Borg | John Newcombe |
|---|---|---|
| Country | SWE | AUS |
| Birth date | Jun 6, 1956 | May 23, 1944 |
| Age | 21 | 33 |
| Height | 180 cm | 183 cm |
| Handedness | Right-Handed | Right-Handed |
| Backhand style | One-Handed Backhand | One-Handed Backhand |
| Ranking (entering) | 3 | — |
| Ranking points (entering) | — | — |
| Elo (entering) | 2,371 | 1,807 |
| Current career W-L | 617–141 | 544–220 |
| Current career earnings | $3,655,751 | $1,062,408 |
No prior-path match data is available for this tournament stage.