Cliff Drysdale def. Marty Riessen
6-4 6-4
Cliff Drysdale defeated Marty Riessen 6-4 6-4 in the 1972 U.S. Pro Tennis Championships quarterfinal on hard courts.
Match Information
Match Statistics
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Player Comparison
| Field | Cliff Drysdale | Marty Riessen |
|---|---|---|
| Country | RSA | USA |
| Birth date | May 26, 1941 | Dec 4, 1941 |
| Age | 31 | 30 |
| Height | 188 cm | 185 cm |
| Handedness | Right-Handed | Right-Handed |
| Backhand style | Two-Handed Backhand | — |
| Ranking (entering) | — | — |
| Ranking points (entering) | — | — |
| Elo (entering) | 1,997 | 2,094 |
| Current career W-L | 397–251 | 531–314 |
| Current career earnings | — | $465 |
Path
Cliff Drysdale's path
| Opponent | Score | W-L | H2H | Match Data | Date | Round |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Allan Stone | 6-4 6-2 | W | H2H | Match data | Jul 10, 1972 | R16 |
| Fred Stolle | 6-2 6-1 | W | H2H | Match data | Jul 9, 1972 | R32 |
Cliff Drysdale's next match
| Opponent | Score | W-L | H2H | Match Data | Date | Round |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bob Lutz | 4-6 3-6 7-6 3-6 | L | H2H | Match data | Jul 11, 1972 | SF |
Marty Riessen's path
| Opponent | Score | W-L | H2H | Match Data | Date | Round |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ted Schroeder | 6-4 6-2 | W | — | Match data | Jul 10, 1972 | R16 |
| Ken Rosewall | 6-4 6-7 7-5 | W | H2H | Match data | Jul 9, 1972 | R32 |