Arthur Ashe def. Clark Graebner
4-6 8-6 7-5 6-2
Arthur Ashe defeated Clark Graebner 4-6 8-6 7-5 6-2 in the 1968 US Open semifinal on grass courts.
Match Information
Match Statistics
Our current data sources do not include detailed match statistics for this match.
Player Comparison
| Field | Arthur Ashe | Clark Graebner |
|---|---|---|
| Country | USA | USA |
| Birth date | Jul 10, 1943 | Nov 4, 1943 |
| Age | 25 | 24 |
| Height | 185 cm | 188 cm |
| Handedness | Right-Handed | Right-Handed |
| Backhand style | — | — |
| Ranking (entering) | — | — |
| Ranking points (entering) | — | — |
| Elo (entering) | 1,929 | 1,898 |
| Current career W-L | 792–256 | 342–161 |
| Current career earnings | $1,584,909 | $1,500 |
Path
Arthur Ashe's path
| Opponent | Score | W-L | H2H | Match Data | Date | Round |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cliff Drysdale | 8-10 6-3 9-7 6-4 | W | H2H | Match data | Sep 9, 1968 | QF |
| Roy Emerson | 6-4 9-7 6-2 | W | H2H | Match data | Sep 7, 1968 | R16 |
| Paul Hutchins | 6-3 6-4 6-1 | W | — | Match data | Sep 4, 1968 | R32 |
| Frank Parker | 6-3 6-2 6-2 | W | — | Match data | Sep 2, 1968 | R64 |
Arthur Ashe's next match
| Opponent | Score | W-L | H2H | Match Data | Date | Round |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tom Okker | 14-12 5-7 6-3 3-6 6-3 | W | H2H | Match data | Sep 12, 1968 | F |
Clark Graebner's path
| Opponent | Score | W-L | H2H | Match Data | Date | Round |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| John Newcombe | 5-7 11-9 6-1 6-4 | W | H2H | Match data | Sep 9, 1968 | QF |
| Gene Scott | 7-5 6-0 6-3 | W | H2H | Match data | Sep 7, 1968 | R16 |
| Roger Taylor | 6-3 6-4 6-4 | W | H2H | Match data | Sep 4, 1968 | R32 |
| Jim Mcmanus | 6-1 6-4 14-12 | W | H2H | Match data | Sep 2, 1968 | R64 |
| Premjit Lall | 6-3 1-6 7-5 6-4 | W | H2H | Match data | Aug 31, 1968 | R128 |