Zeljko Franulovic def. John Newcombe
9-7 3-6 6-2 8-6
Zeljko Franulovic defeated John Newcombe 9-7 3-6 6-2 8-6 in the 1969 Brussels semifinal on clay courts.
Match Information
Match Statistics
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Player Comparison
| Field | Zeljko Franulovic | John Newcombe |
|---|---|---|
| Country | CRO | AUS |
| Birth date | Jun 13, 1947 | May 23, 1944 |
| Age | 21 | 24 |
| Height | — | 183 cm |
| Handedness | Right-Handed | Right-Handed |
| Backhand style | One-Handed Backhand | One-Handed Backhand |
| Ranking (entering) | — | — |
| Ranking points (entering) | — | — |
| Elo (entering) | 1,807 | 1,913 |
| Current career W-L | 410–307 | 544–220 |
| Current career earnings | $6,000 | $1,062,408 |
Path
Zeljko Franulovic's path
| Opponent | Score | W-L | H2H | Match Data | Date | Round |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cliff Richey | 12-14 6-1 6-3 6-4 | W | H2H | Match data | May 17, 1969 | QF |
| Cliff Drysdale | 6-2 6-2 | W | H2H | Match data | May 16, 1969 | R16 |
| Jean Pierre Courcol | 6-1 6-0 | W | — | Match data | May 15, 1969 | R32 |
Zeljko Franulovic's next match
| Opponent | Score | W-L | H2H | Match Data | Date | Round |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tom Okker | 4-6 6-1 2-6 2-6 | L | H2H | Match data | May 18, 1969 | F |
John Newcombe's path
| Opponent | Score | W-L | H2H | Match Data | Date | Round |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ismail El Shafei | 5-7 7-5 6-3 5-7 6-1 | W | — | Match data | May 17, 1969 | QF |
| Istvan Gulyas | 6-3 6-2 | W | H2H | Match data | May 16, 1969 | R16 |
| Jean Loup Rouyer | 6-3 6-2 | W | H2H | Match data | May 15, 1969 | R32 |