Guillermo Vilas def. Stan Smith
6-4 3-6 6-3
Guillermo Vilas defeated Stan Smith 6-4 3-6 6-3 in the 1978 US Open round of 32 on hard courts.
Match Information
Match Statistics
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Player Comparison
| Field | Guillermo Vilas | Stan Smith |
|---|---|---|
| Country | ARG | USA |
| Birth date | Aug 17, 1952 | Dec 14, 1946 |
| Age | 26 | 31 |
| Height | 180 cm | 193 cm |
| Handedness | Left-Handed | Right-Handed |
| Backhand style | One-Handed Backhand | One-Handed Backhand |
| Ranking (entering) | 3 | — |
| Ranking points (entering) | — | — |
| Elo (entering) | 2,245 | 1,893 |
| Current career W-L | 890–283 | 652–287 |
| Current career earnings | $4,923,882 | $1,774,811 |
Path
Guillermo Vilas's path
| Opponent | Score | W-L | H2H | Match Data | Date | Round |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bill Scanlon | 5-7 6-4 6-3 | W | H2H | Match data | Sep 2, 1978 | R64 |
| Cliff Drysdale | 7-5 6-2 | W | H2H | Match data | Aug 31, 1978 | R128 |
Guillermo Vilas's next match
| Opponent | Score | W-L | H2H | Match Data | Date | Round |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Butch Walts | 4-6 6-7 6-4 7-6 2-6 | L | H2H | Match data | Sep 7, 1978 | R16 |
Stan Smith's path
| Opponent | Score | W-L | H2H | Match Data | Date | Round |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ove Bengtson | 6-2 6-2 | W | H2H | Match data | Sep 2, 1978 | R64 |
| John Yuill | 7-6 6-4 | W | H2H | Match data | Aug 31, 1978 | R128 |