Vitas Gerulaitis def. Cliff Drysdale
6-1 6-3
Vitas Gerulaitis defeated Cliff Drysdale 6-1 6-3 in the 1977 Monterrey Wct semifinal on carpet courts.
Match Information
Match Statistics
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Player Comparison
| Field | Vitas Gerulaitis | Cliff Drysdale |
|---|---|---|
| Country | USA | RSA |
| Birth date | Jul 26, 1954 | May 26, 1941 |
| Age | 22 | 35 |
| Height | 183 cm | 188 cm |
| Handedness | Right-Handed | Right-Handed |
| Backhand style | One-Handed Backhand | Two-Handed Backhand |
| Ranking (entering) | 19 | 25 |
| Ranking points (entering) | — | — |
| Elo (entering) | 2,061 | 1,893 |
| Current career W-L | 528–234 | 397–251 |
| Current career earnings | $2,778,748 | — |
Path
Vitas Gerulaitis's path
| Opponent | Score | W-L | H2H | Match Data | Date | Round |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manuel Orantes | 6-3 6-2 | W | H2H | Match data | Mar 5, 1977 | QF |
| Ken Rosewall | 4-6 7-6(3) 6-4 | W | H2H | Match data | Mar 4, 1977 | R16 |
Vitas Gerulaitis's next match
| Opponent | Score | W-L | H2H | Match Data | Date | Round |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wojtek Fibak | 4-6 3-6 | L | H2H | Match data | Mar 6, 1977 | F |
Cliff Drysdale's path
| Opponent | Score | W-L | H2H | Match Data | Date | Round |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Raul Ramirez | 6-3 6-4 | W | H2H | Match data | Mar 5, 1977 | QF |
| Jesus Villela | 6-0 6-1 | W | — | Match data | Mar 4, 1977 | R16 |