Arthur Ashe def. Rod Laver
5-7 7-5 6-3
Arthur Ashe defeated Rod Laver 5-7 7-5 6-3 in the 1976 ABN AMRO Open semifinal on carpet courts.
Match Information
Match Statistics
Our current data sources do not include detailed match statistics for this match.
Player Comparison
| Field | Arthur Ashe | Rod Laver |
|---|---|---|
| Country | USA | AUS |
| Birth date | Jul 10, 1943 | Aug 9, 1938 |
| Age | 32 | 37 |
| Height | 185 cm | 175 cm |
| Handedness | Right-Handed | Left-Handed |
| Backhand style | One-Handed Backhand | One-Handed Backhand |
| Ranking (entering) | — | — |
| Ranking points (entering) | — | — |
| Elo (entering) | 2,223 | 2,036 |
| Current career W-L | 792–256 | 570–145 |
| Current career earnings | $1,584,909 | $1,565,413 |
Path
Arthur Ashe's path
| Opponent | Score | W-L | H2H | Match Data | Date | Round |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stan Smith | 6-4 6-2 | W | H2H | Match data | Feb 28, 1976 | QF |
| Alex Metreveli | (def.) | W | — | Match data | Feb 27, 1976 | R16 |
Arthur Ashe's next match
| Opponent | Score | W-L | H2H | Match Data | Date | Round |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bob Lutz | 6-3 6-3 | W | H2H | Match data | Feb 29, 1976 | F |
Rod Laver's path
| Opponent | Score | W-L | H2H | Match Data | Date | Round |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jiri Hrebec | 6-4 6-3 | W | H2H | Match data | Feb 28, 1976 | QF |
| Rolf Thung | 6-1 6-2 | W | H2H | Match data | Feb 27, 1976 | R16 |