Rod Laver def. Marty Riessen
4-6 4-6 6-1 6-2 6-0
Rod Laver defeated Marty Riessen 4-6 4-6 6-1 6-2 6-0 in the 1972 Dallas Wct semifinal on carpet courts.
Match Information
Match Statistics
Our current data sources do not include detailed match statistics for this match.
Player Comparison
| Field | Rod Laver | Marty Riessen |
|---|---|---|
| Country | AUS | USA |
| Birth date | Aug 9, 1938 | Dec 4, 1941 |
| Age | 33 | 30 |
| Height | 175 cm | 185 cm |
| Handedness | Left-Handed | Right-Handed |
| Backhand style | One-Handed Backhand | — |
| Ranking (entering) | — | — |
| Ranking points (entering) | — | — |
| Elo (entering) | 2,223 | 2,093 |
| Current career W-L | 570–145 | 531–314 |
| Current career earnings | $1,565,413 | $465 |
Path
Rod Laver's path
| Opponent | Score | W-L | H2H | Match Data | Date | Round |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| John Newcombe | 6-4 6-4 6-4 | W | H2H | Match data | May 15, 1972 | QF |
Rod Laver's next match
| Opponent | Score | W-L | H2H | Match Data | Date | Round |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ken Rosewall | 6-4 0-6 3-6 7-6 6-7(5) | L | H2H | Match data | May 16, 1972 | F |
Marty Riessen's path
| Opponent | Score | W-L | H2H | Match Data | Date | Round |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cliff Drysdale | 5-7 4-6 6-2 7-5 6-3 | W | H2H | Match data | May 15, 1972 | QF |