Rod Laver def. Eddie Dibbs
1-6 7-6 7-5
Rod Laver defeated Eddie Dibbs 1-6 7-6 7-5 in the 1973 Madrid round of 16 on clay courts.
Match Information
Match Statistics
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Player Comparison
| Field | Rod Laver | Eddie Dibbs |
|---|---|---|
| Country | AUS | USA |
| Birth date | Aug 9, 1938 | Feb 23, 1951 |
| Age | 35 | 22 |
| Height | 175 cm | 170 cm |
| Handedness | Left-Handed | Right-Handed |
| Backhand style | One-Handed Backhand | Two-Handed Backhand |
| Ranking (entering) | 10 | 29 |
| Ranking points (entering) | — | — |
| Elo (entering) | 2,040 | 1,883 |
| Current career W-L | 570–145 | 605–262 |
| Current career earnings | $1,565,413 | $2,016,426 |
Path
Rod Laver's path
| Opponent | Score | W-L | H2H | Match Data | Date | Round |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Andrew Pattison | 7-6 7-6 | W | — | Match data | Oct 24, 1973 | R32 |
| Attila Korpas | 2-6 6-1 6-2 | W | H2H | Match data | Oct 23, 1973 | R64 |
Rod Laver's next match
| Opponent | Score | W-L | H2H | Match Data | Date | Round |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Buster C Mottram | 3-6 7-5 2-6 | L | H2H | Match data | Oct 26, 1973 | QF |
Eddie Dibbs's path
| Opponent | Score | W-L | H2H | Match Data | Date | Round |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Karl Meiler | 6-4 6-3 | W | H2H | Match data | Oct 24, 1973 | R32 |
| Tenny Svensson | 6-4 6-1 | W | H2H | Match data | Oct 23, 1973 | R64 |