Arthur Ashe def. Nikola Pilic
6-7(10) 7-5 (ret.)
The match ended when Nikola Pilic retired.
Arthur Ashe defeated Nikola Pilic 6-7(10) 7-5 RET after Nikola Pilic retired in the 1971 Philadelphia Wct round of 16 on carpet courts.
Match Information
Match Statistics
Our current data sources do not include detailed match statistics for this match.
Player Comparison
| Field | Arthur Ashe | Nikola Pilic |
|---|---|---|
| Country | USA | CRO |
| Birth date | Jul 10, 1943 | Aug 27, 1939 |
| Age | 27 | 31 |
| Height | 185 cm | 191 cm |
| Handedness | Right-Handed | Left-Handed |
| Backhand style | One-Handed Backhand | — |
| Ranking (entering) | — | — |
| Ranking points (entering) | — | — |
| Elo (entering) | 2,110 | 1,893 |
| Current career W-L | 792–256 | 301–249 |
| Current career earnings | $1,584,909 | — |
Path
Arthur Ashe's path
| Opponent | Score | W-L | H2H | Match Data | Date | Round |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Charlie Pasarell | 6-4 6-2 | W | H2H | Match data | Feb 12, 1971 | R32 |
Arthur Ashe's next match
| Opponent | Score | W-L | H2H | Match Data | Date | Round |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dennis Ralston | 7-5 4-6 6-1 | W | H2H | Match data | Feb 14, 1971 | QF |
Nikola Pilic's path
| Opponent | Score | W-L | H2H | Match Data | Date | Round |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Torben Ulrich | 6-3 6-4 | W | H2H | Match data | Feb 12, 1971 | R32 |