Bob Lutz def. Rod Laver
6-4 6-4
Bob Lutz defeated Rod Laver 6-4 6-4 in the 1972 U.S. Pro Tennis Championships quarterfinal on hard courts.
Match Information
Match Statistics
Our current data sources do not include detailed match statistics for this match.
Player Comparison
| Field | Bob Lutz | Rod Laver |
|---|---|---|
| Country | USA | AUS |
| Birth date | Aug 29, 1947 | Aug 9, 1938 |
| Age | 24 | 33 |
| Height | 180 cm | 175 cm |
| Handedness | Right-Handed | Left-Handed |
| Backhand style | — | One-Handed Backhand |
| Ranking (entering) | — | — |
| Ranking points (entering) | — | — |
| Elo (entering) | 1,892 | 2,194 |
| Current career W-L | 388–272 | 570–145 |
| Current career earnings | — | $1,565,413 |
Path
Bob Lutz's path
| Opponent | Score | W-L | H2H | Match Data | Date | Round |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brian Fairlie | 2-6 6-4 7-6 | W | H2H | Match data | Jul 10, 1972 | R16 |
| John Newcombe | 4-6 6-1 7-6 | W | H2H | Match data | Jul 9, 1972 | R32 |
Bob Lutz's next match
| Opponent | Score | W-L | H2H | Match Data | Date | Round |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cliff Drysdale | 6-4 6-3 6-7 6-3 | W | H2H | Match data | Jul 11, 1972 | SF |
Rod Laver's path
| Opponent | Score | W-L | H2H | Match Data | Date | Round |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ismail El Shafei | 6-3 6-2 | W | — | Match data | Jul 10, 1972 | R16 |
| Cliff Richey | 3-6 6-4 6-2 | W | H2H | Match data | Jul 9, 1972 | R32 |