Rod Laver def. Roger Taylor
5-7 8-6 6-2 6-3
Rod Laver defeated Roger Taylor 5-7 8-6 6-2 6-3 in the 1969 Sydney International quarterfinal on grass courts.
Match Information
Match Statistics
Our current data sources do not include detailed match statistics for this match.
Player Comparison
| Field | Rod Laver | Roger Taylor |
|---|---|---|
| Country | AUS | GBR |
| Birth date | Aug 9, 1938 | Oct 14, 1941 |
| Age | 30 | 27 |
| Height | 175 cm | 183 cm |
| Handedness | Left-Handed | Left-Handed |
| Backhand style | One-Handed Backhand | — |
| Ranking (entering) | — | — |
| Ranking points (entering) | — | — |
| Elo (entering) | 1,893 | 1,670 |
| Current career W-L | 570–145 | 369–297 |
| Current career earnings | $1,565,413 | — |
Path
Rod Laver's path
| Opponent | Score | W-L | H2H | Match Data | Date | Round |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Raymond Moore | 6-3 6-2 6-1 | W | H2H | Match data | Jan 17, 1969 | R16 |
| Jean Loup Rouyer | 6-1 6-1 6-4 | W | H2H | Match data | Jan 16, 1969 | R32 |
Rod Laver's next match
| Opponent | Score | W-L | H2H | Match Data | Date | Round |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| John Newcombe | 6-1 6-3 7-5 | W | H2H | Match data | Jan 18, 1969 | SF |
Roger Taylor's path
| Opponent | Score | W-L | H2H | Match Data | Date | Round |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| John Alexander | 4-6 9-7 6-2 6-1 | W | H2H | Match data | Jan 17, 1969 | R16 |
| Piero Toci | 6-2 6-1 6-1 | W | H2H | Match data | Jan 16, 1969 | R32 |