Rod Laver def. Tom Gorman
6-1 3-6 6-2
Rod Laver defeated Tom Gorman 6-1 3-6 6-2 in the 1971 Italian Open round of 32 on clay courts.
Match Information
Match Statistics
Our current data sources do not include detailed match statistics for this match.
Player Comparison
| Field | Rod Laver | Tom Gorman |
|---|---|---|
| Country | AUS | USA |
| Birth date | Aug 9, 1938 | Jan 19, 1946 |
| Age | 32 | 25 |
| Height | 175 cm | 180 cm |
| Handedness | Left-Handed | Right-Handed |
| Backhand style | One-Handed Backhand | — |
| Ranking (entering) | — | — |
| Ranking points (entering) | — | — |
| Elo (entering) | 2,205 | 1,791 |
| Current career W-L | 570–145 | 415–291 |
| Current career earnings | $1,565,413 | $10,000 |
Path
Rod Laver's path
No prior matches in this tournament.
Rod Laver's next match
| Opponent | Score | W-L | H2H | Match Data | Date | Round |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ezio Di Matteo | 6-4 6-1 | W | — | Match data | May 8, 1971 | R16 |
Tom Gorman's path
| Opponent | Score | W-L | H2H | Match Data | Date | Round |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Torben Ulrich | 2-6 6-4 6-4 | W | H2H | Match data | May 5, 1971 | R64 |