John Newcombe def. Guillermo Vilas
6-3 7-6
John Newcombe defeated Guillermo Vilas 6-3 7-6 in the 1973 Louisville semifinal on clay courts.
Match Information
Match Statistics
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Player Comparison
| Field | John Newcombe | Guillermo Vilas |
|---|---|---|
| Country | AUS | ARG |
| Birth date | May 23, 1944 | Aug 17, 1952 |
| Age | 29 | 20 |
| Height | 183 cm | 180 cm |
| Handedness | Right-Handed | Left-Handed |
| Backhand style | One-Handed Backhand | One-Handed Backhand |
| Ranking (entering) | — | — |
| Ranking points (entering) | — | — |
| Elo (entering) | 1,971 | 1,791 |
| Current career W-L | 544–220 | 890–283 |
| Current career earnings | $1,062,408 | $4,923,882 |
Path
John Newcombe's path
| Opponent | Score | W-L | H2H | Match Data | Date | Round |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nikola Pilic | 6-4 4-6 6-1 | W | H2H | Match data | Aug 10, 1973 | QF |
| Eddie Dibbs | 6-3 6-3 | W | H2H | Match data | Aug 9, 1973 | R16 |
| Fred Mcnair | 6-2 6-0 | W | — | Match data | Aug 8, 1973 | R32 |
| Peter Burwash | (def.) | W | H2H | Match data | Aug 7, 1973 | R64 |
John Newcombe's next match
| Opponent | Score | W-L | H2H | Match Data | Date | Round |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manuel Orantes | 6-3 3-6 4-6 | L | H2H | Match data | Aug 11, 1973 | F |
Guillermo Vilas's path
| Opponent | Score | W-L | H2H | Match Data | Date | Round |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Antonio Munoz | 7-6 6-2 | W | H2H | Match data | Aug 10, 1973 | QF |
| John Alexander | 6-2 7-5 | W | H2H | Match data | Aug 9, 1973 | R16 |
| Clark Graebner | 7-6 6-2 | W | H2H | Match data | Aug 8, 1973 | R32 |
| Torben Ulrich | 6-4 7-5 | W | H2H | Match data | Aug 7, 1973 | R64 |