Rod Laver def. Arthur Ashe
3-6 6-3 6-3 6-4
Rod Laver defeated Arthur Ashe 3-6 6-3 6-3 6-4 in the 1971 Champions Classic round robin on carpet courts on March 19, 1971.
Match Information
Match Statistics
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Player Comparison
| Field | Rod Laver | Arthur Ashe |
|---|---|---|
| Country | AUS | USA |
| Birth date | Aug 9, 1938 | Jul 10, 1943 |
| Age | 32 | 27 |
| Height | 175 cm | 185 cm |
| Handedness | Left-Handed | Right-Handed |
| Backhand style | One-Handed Backhand | One-Handed Backhand |
| Ranking (entering) | — | — |
| Ranking points (entering) | — | — |
| Elo (entering) | 2,190 | 2,140 |
| Current career W-L | 570–145 | 792–256 |
| Current career earnings | $1,565,413 | $1,584,909 |
No prior-path match data is available for this tournament stage.