Match facts
Rome 1978PlayersAt the time of the match
| John Newcombe | Bob Giltinan | |
|---|---|---|
| Rank at event | #18 | #74 |
| Ranking points | - | - |
| Seed | #10 | - |
| Country | AUS | AUS |
| Age | 34 | 29 |
| Plays | Right | Right |
| Height | 183 cm | - |
| 1978 season | 30 - 25 | 7 - 16 |
| Clay record | 125 - 52 (70.6%) | 14 - 24 (36.8%) |
| Career record | 569 - 228 (71.4%) | 107 - 119 (47.3%) |
Head-to-head3 meetings
1978-05-22 · Rome · Clay
John Newcombe5-76-46-1Round of 32Bob Giltinan 1973-10-28 · Tehran · Clay
John Newcombe6-36-0QuarterfinalBob Giltinan 1973-10-08 · Tokyo · Clay
John Newcombe6-77-66-4Round of 32Bob Giltinan