Ken Rosewall def. Cliff Drysdale
6-4 7-5
Ken Rosewall defeated Cliff Drysdale 6-4 7-5 in the 1973 Japan Open semifinal on clay courts.
Match Information
Match Statistics
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Player Comparison
| Field | Ken Rosewall | Cliff Drysdale |
|---|---|---|
| Country | AUS | RSA |
| Birth date | Nov 2, 1934 | May 26, 1941 |
| Age | 38 | 32 |
| Height | 170 cm | 188 cm |
| Handedness | Right-Handed | Right-Handed |
| Backhand style | One-Handed Backhand | Two-Handed Backhand |
| Ranking (entering) | 7 | 26 |
| Ranking points (entering) | — | — |
| Elo (entering) | 2,093 | 1,877 |
| Current career W-L | 535–193 | 397–251 |
| Current career earnings | $1,602,700 | — |
Path
Ken Rosewall's path
| Opponent | Score | W-L | H2H | Match Data | Date | Round |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kim Warwick | 6-3 6-1 | W | H2H | Match data | Oct 13, 1973 | QF |
| Toshiro Sakai | 6-1 6-0 | W | — | Match data | Oct 12, 1973 | R16 |
| Dick Dell | 6-1 6-0 | W | — | Match data | Oct 11, 1973 | R32 |
Ken Rosewall's next match
| Opponent | Score | W-L | H2H | Match Data | Date | Round |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| John Newcombe | 6-1 6-4 | W | H2H | Match data | Oct 14, 1973 | F |
Cliff Drysdale's path
| Opponent | Score | W-L | H2H | Match Data | Date | Round |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jeff Borowiak | 6-2 6-2 | W | H2H | Match data | Oct 13, 1973 | QF |
| Raul Ramirez | 6-7 6-2 6-2 | W | H2H | Match data | Oct 12, 1973 | R16 |
| Jeff Simpson | 4-6 6-3 6-0 | W | H2H | Match data | Oct 11, 1973 | R32 |