Match facts
Birmingham 1978PlayersAt the time of the match
| John Newcombe | John Austin | |
|---|---|---|
| Rank at event | #18 | #197 |
| Ranking points | - | - |
| Seed | #8 | - |
| Country | AUS | USA |
| Age | 34 | 21 |
| Plays | Right | Right |
| Height | 183 cm | 193 cm |
| 1978 season | 30 - 25 | 10 - 13 |
| Grass record | 162 - 46 (77.9%) | 8 - 16 (33.3%) |
| Career record | 569 - 228 (71.4%) | 54 - 86 (38.6%) |