Ken Rosewall def. Rod Laver
4-6 6-0 6-3 6-7 7-6(5)
Ken Rosewall defeated Rod Laver 4-6 6-0 6-3 6-7 7-6(5) in the 1972 Dallas Wct final on carpet courts.
Match Information
Match Statistics
Our current data sources do not include detailed match statistics for this match.
Player Comparison
| Field | Ken Rosewall | Rod Laver |
|---|---|---|
| Country | AUS | AUS |
| Birth date | Nov 2, 1934 | Aug 9, 1938 |
| Age | 37 | 33 |
| Height | 170 cm | 175 cm |
| Handedness | Right-Handed | Left-Handed |
| Backhand style | One-Handed Backhand | One-Handed Backhand |
| Ranking (entering) | — | — |
| Ranking points (entering) | — | — |
| Elo (entering) | 2,198 | 2,238 |
| Current career W-L | 535–193 | 570–145 |
| Current career earnings | $1,602,700 | $1,565,413 |
Path
Ken Rosewall's path
| Opponent | Score | W-L | H2H | Match Data | Date | Round |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Arthur Ashe | 6-4 6-2 7-6 | W | H2H | Match data | May 15, 1972 | SF |
| Bob Lutz | 6-1 3-6 6-3 4-6 6-1 | W | H2H | Match data | May 15, 1972 | QF |
Ken Rosewall's next match
No later same-event match found for the winner.
Rod Laver's path
| Opponent | Score | W-L | H2H | Match Data | Date | Round |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marty Riessen | 4-6 4-6 6-1 6-2 6-0 | W | H2H | Match data | May 15, 1972 | SF |
| John Newcombe | 6-4 6-4 6-4 | W | H2H | Match data | May 15, 1972 | QF |