Arthur Ashe def. Vitas Gerulaitis
6-3 5-7 7-6
Arthur Ashe defeated Vitas Gerulaitis 6-3 5-7 7-6 in the 1973 Washington Open round of 16 on clay courts.
Match Information
Match Statistics
Our current data sources do not include detailed match statistics for this match.
Player Comparison
| Field | Arthur Ashe | Vitas Gerulaitis |
|---|---|---|
| Country | USA | USA |
| Birth date | Jul 10, 1943 | Jul 26, 1954 |
| Age | 30 | 19 |
| Height | 185 cm | 183 cm |
| Handedness | Right-Handed | Right-Handed |
| Backhand style | One-Handed Backhand | One-Handed Backhand |
| Ranking (entering) | — | — |
| Ranking points (entering) | — | — |
| Elo (entering) | 2,029 | 1,536 |
| Current career W-L | 788–255 | 528–234 |
| Current career earnings | $1,584,909 | $2,778,748 |
Path
Arthur Ashe's path
| Opponent | Score | W-L | H2H | Match Data | Date | Round |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pancho Musalem | 6-0 6-1 | W | — | Match data | Jul 26, 1973 | R32 |
| Graham Stilwell | 5-7 6-2 6-3 | W | H2H | Match data | Jul 25, 1973 | R64 |
Arthur Ashe's next match
| Opponent | Score | W-L | H2H | Match Data | Date | Round |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nikola Pilic | 6-4 4-6 6-3 | W | H2H | Match data | Jul 28, 1973 | QF |
Vitas Gerulaitis's path
| Opponent | Score | W-L | H2H | Match Data | Date | Round |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Charlie Owens | 7-5 6-4 | W | H2H | Match data | Jul 26, 1973 | R32 |
| Dick Crealy | 6-7 6-4 6-2 | W | H2H | Match data | Jul 25, 1973 | R64 |