Rod Laver def. John Newcombe
6-3 7-5
Rod Laver defeated John Newcombe 6-3 7-5 in the 1973 World Invitational Classic semifinal on carpet courts.
Match Information
Match Statistics
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Player Comparison
| Field | Rod Laver | John Newcombe |
|---|---|---|
| Country | AUS | AUS |
| Birth date | Aug 9, 1938 | May 23, 1944 |
| Age | 35 | 29 |
| Height | 175 cm | 183 cm |
| Handedness | Left-Handed | Right-Handed |
| Backhand style | One-Handed Backhand | One-Handed Backhand |
| Ranking (entering) | — | — |
| Ranking points (entering) | — | — |
| Elo (entering) | 2,013 | 2,087 |
| Current career W-L | 570–145 | 544–220 |
| Current career earnings | $1,565,413 | $1,062,408 |
No prior-path match data is available for this tournament stage.