Stan Smith def. Tom Gorman
6-7 7-6 5-7 4-5 (ret.)
The match ended when Tom Gorman retired.
Stan Smith defeated Tom Gorman 6-7 7-6 5-7 4-5 RET after Tom Gorman retired in the 1972 ATP Finals semifinal on carpet courts.
Match Information
Match Statistics
Our current data sources do not include detailed match statistics for this match.
Player Comparison
| Field | Stan Smith | Tom Gorman |
|---|---|---|
| Country | USA | USA |
| Birth date | Dec 14, 1946 | Jan 19, 1946 |
| Age | 25 | 26 |
| Height | 193 cm | 180 cm |
| Handedness | Right-Handed | Right-Handed |
| Backhand style | — | — |
| Ranking (entering) | — | — |
| Ranking points (entering) | — | — |
| Elo (entering) | 2,157 | 1,970 |
| Current career W-L | 652–287 | 415–291 |
| Current career earnings | $1,774,811 | $10,000 |
Path
Stan Smith's path
| Opponent | Score | W-L | H2H | Match Data | Date | Round |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan Kodes | 6-1 6-0 | W | H2H | Match data | Nov 28, 1972 | RR |
| Jimmy Connors | 3-6 6-2 7-5 | W | H2H | Match data | Nov 28, 1972 | RR |
| Andres Gimeno | 6-2 3-6 6-3 | W | H2H | Match data | Nov 28, 1972 | RR |
Stan Smith's next match
| Opponent | Score | W-L | H2H | Match Data | Date | Round |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ilie Nastase | 3-6 2-6 6-3 6-2 3-6 | L | H2H | Match data | Dec 6, 1972 | F |
Tom Gorman's path
| Opponent | Score | W-L | H2H | Match Data | Date | Round |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manuel Orantes | 6-3 6-4 | W | H2H | Match data | Nov 28, 1972 | RR |
| Bob Hewitt | 6-4 6-2 | W | H2H | Match data | Nov 28, 1972 | RR |