Roy Emerson def. Rod Laver
6-4 6-4
Roy Emerson defeated Rod Laver 6-4 6-4 in the 1968 Midland Ntl semifinal on hard courts.
Match Information
Match Statistics
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Player Comparison
| Field | Roy Emerson | Rod Laver |
|---|---|---|
| Country | AUS | AUS |
| Birth date | Nov 3, 1936 | Aug 9, 1938 |
| Age | 31 | 30 |
| Height | 183 cm | 175 cm |
| Handedness | Right-Handed | Left-Handed |
| Backhand style | — | One-Handed Backhand |
| Ranking (entering) | — | — |
| Ranking points (entering) | — | — |
| Elo (entering) | 1,698 | 1,917 |
| Current career W-L | 275–174 | 570–145 |
| Current career earnings | — | $1,565,413 |
Path
Roy Emerson's path
No prior matches in this tournament.
Roy Emerson's next match
| Opponent | Score | W-L | H2H | Match Data | Date | Round |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Richard Gonzalez | 5-7 3-6 | L | — | Match data | Oct 3, 1968 | F |
Rod Laver's path
| Opponent | Score | W-L | H2H | Match Data | Date | Round |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fred Stolle | 8-6 6-4 | W | H2H | Match data | Oct 2, 1968 | QF |