Nikola Pilic def. John Newcombe
6-2 6-4
Nikola Pilic defeated John Newcombe 6-2 6-4 in the 1972 Essen Wct quarterfinal on carpet courts.
Match Information
Match Statistics
Our current data sources do not include detailed match statistics for this match.
Player Comparison
| Field | Nikola Pilic | John Newcombe |
|---|---|---|
| Country | CRO | AUS |
| Birth date | Aug 27, 1939 | May 23, 1944 |
| Age | 33 | 28 |
| Height | 191 cm | 183 cm |
| Handedness | Left-Handed | Right-Handed |
| Backhand style | — | One-Handed Backhand |
| Ranking (entering) | — | — |
| Ranking points (entering) | — | — |
| Elo (entering) | 1,822 | 2,144 |
| Current career W-L | 301–249 | 544–220 |
| Current career earnings | — | $1,062,408 |
Path
Nikola Pilic's path
| Opponent | Score | W-L | H2H | Match Data | Date | Round |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Allan Stone | 7-6 6-3 | W | H2H | Match data | Nov 2, 1972 | R16 |
| Brian Fairlie | 6-3 7-6 | W | H2H | Match data | Nov 1, 1972 | R32 |
Nikola Pilic's next match
| Opponent | Score | W-L | H2H | Match Data | Date | Round |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cliff Richey | 4-6 6-3 6-4 | W | H2H | Match data | Nov 3, 1972 | SF |
John Newcombe's path
| Opponent | Score | W-L | H2H | Match Data | Date | Round |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Colin Dibley | 6-3 6-4 | W | H2H | Match data | Nov 2, 1972 | R16 |
| Dick Stockton | 7-6 6-4 | W | H2H | Match data | Nov 1, 1972 | R32 |