Manuel Orantes def. Vitas Gerulaitis
6-2 6-2
Manuel Orantes defeated Vitas Gerulaitis 6-2 6-2 in the 1973 Louisville semifinal on clay courts.
Match Information
Match Statistics
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Player Comparison
| Field | Manuel Orantes | Vitas Gerulaitis |
|---|---|---|
| Country | ESP | USA |
| Birth date | Feb 6, 1949 | Jul 26, 1954 |
| Age | 24 | 19 |
| Height | 178 cm | 183 cm |
| Handedness | Left-Handed | Right-Handed |
| Backhand style | One-Handed Backhand | — |
| Ranking (entering) | — | — |
| Ranking points (entering) | — | — |
| Elo (entering) | 1,980 | 1,603 |
| Current career W-L | 693–283 | 528–234 |
| Current career earnings | $1,398,303 | $2,778,748 |
Path
Manuel Orantes's path
| Opponent | Score | W-L | H2H | Match Data | Date | Round |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ross Case | 6-1 3-6 6-3 | W | H2H | Match data | Aug 10, 1973 | QF |
| Georges Goven | 6-1 6-2 | W | H2H | Match data | Aug 9, 1973 | R16 |
| Frank Froehling | 6-7 6-3 6-2 | W | H2H | Match data | Aug 8, 1973 | R32 |
| Terry Moor | 6-3 6-1 | W | H2H | Match data | Aug 7, 1973 | R64 |
Manuel Orantes's next match
| Opponent | Score | W-L | H2H | Match Data | Date | Round |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| John Newcombe | 3-6 6-3 6-4 | W | H2H | Match data | Aug 11, 1973 | F |
Vitas Gerulaitis's path
| Opponent | Score | W-L | H2H | Match Data | Date | Round |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dick Crealy | 6-1 6-2 | W | H2H | Match data | Aug 10, 1973 | QF |
| Dick Dell | 2-6 7-5 6-3 | W | — | Match data | Aug 9, 1973 | R16 |
| Allan Stone | 7-5 7-6 | W | H2H | Match data | Aug 8, 1973 | R32 |
| Jim Mcmanus | 6-4 6-1 | W | H2H | Match data | Aug 7, 1973 | R64 |