Rod Laver def. Roy Emerson
6-1 6-4
Rod Laver defeated Roy Emerson 6-1 6-4 in the 1971 Fort Worth Wct semifinal on hard courts.
Match Information
Match Statistics
Our current data sources do not include detailed match statistics for this match.
Player Comparison
| Field | Rod Laver | Roy Emerson |
|---|---|---|
| Country | AUS | AUS |
| Birth date | Aug 9, 1938 | Nov 3, 1936 |
| Age | 33 | 34 |
| Height | 175 cm | 183 cm |
| Handedness | Left-Handed | Right-Handed |
| Backhand style | One-Handed Backhand | — |
| Ranking (entering) | — | — |
| Ranking points (entering) | — | — |
| Elo (entering) | 2,122 | 1,929 |
| Current career W-L | 570–145 | 275–174 |
| Current career earnings | $1,565,413 | — |
Path
Rod Laver's path
| Opponent | Score | W-L | H2H | Match Data | Date | Round |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ken Rosewall | 7-5 5-7 6-2 | W | H2H | Match data | Aug 27, 1971 | QF |
| Bob Lutz | 6-7 6-2 6-3 | W | H2H | Match data | Aug 26, 1971 | R16 |
| Graham Stilwell | 6-2 6-2 | W | H2H | Match data | Aug 25, 1971 | R32 |
Rod Laver's next match
| Opponent | Score | W-L | H2H | Match Data | Date | Round |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marty Riessen | 2-6 6-4 3-6 7-5 6-3 | W | H2H | Match data | Aug 28, 1971 | F |
Roy Emerson's path
| Opponent | Score | W-L | H2H | Match Data | Date | Round |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Charlie Pasarell | 6-7 6-1 6-1 | W | H2H | Match data | Aug 27, 1971 | QF |
| Ron Holmberg | 6-2 7-6 | W | — | Match data | Aug 26, 1971 | R16 |
| Roger Taylor | 6-2 6-1 | W | H2H | Match data | Aug 25, 1971 | R32 |