Stan Smith def. Cliff Richey
6-3 6-7 6-4
Stan Smith defeated Cliff Richey 6-3 6-7 6-4 in the 1973 Hilton Head semifinal on clay courts.
Match Information
Match Statistics
Our current data sources do not include detailed match statistics for this match.
Player Comparison
| Field | Stan Smith | Cliff Richey |
|---|---|---|
| Country | USA | USA |
| Birth date | Dec 14, 1946 | Dec 31, 1946 |
| Age | 26 | 26 |
| Height | 193 cm | 175 cm |
| Handedness | Right-Handed | Right-Handed |
| Backhand style | One-Handed Backhand | — |
| Ranking (entering) | — | — |
| Ranking points (entering) | — | — |
| Elo (entering) | 2,123 | 1,966 |
| Current career W-L | 647–286 | 479–222 |
| Current career earnings | $1,774,811 | $7,500 |
Path
Stan Smith's path
| Opponent | Score | W-L | H2H | Match Data | Date | Round |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Roy Emerson | 6-0 6-4 | W | H2H | Match data | Mar 17, 1973 | QF |
| Dick Crealy | 6-4 6-7 6-3 | W | H2H | Match data | Mar 16, 1973 | R16 |
Stan Smith's next match
| Opponent | Score | W-L | H2H | Match Data | Date | Round |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rod Laver | 2-6 4-6 | L | H2H | Match data | Mar 18, 1973 | F |
Cliff Richey's path
| Opponent | Score | W-L | H2H | Match Data | Date | Round |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dick Stockton | 6-2 6-1 | W | H2H | Match data | Mar 17, 1973 | QF |
| Marty Riessen | 6-1 6-1 | W | H2H | Match data | Mar 16, 1973 | R16 |