Marty Riessen def. John Newcombe
5-7 2-6 6-3
Marty Riessen defeated John Newcombe 5-7 2-6 6-3 in the 1972 Denver 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 | Marty Riessen | John Newcombe |
|---|---|---|
| Country | USA | AUS |
| Birth date | Dec 4, 1941 | May 23, 1944 |
| Age | 30 | 27 |
| Height | 185 cm | 183 cm |
| Handedness | Right-Handed | Right-Handed |
| Backhand style | — | One-Handed Backhand |
| Ranking (entering) | — | — |
| Ranking points (entering) | — | — |
| Elo (entering) | 2,059 | 2,026 |
| Current career W-L | 531–314 | 544–220 |
| Current career earnings | $465 | $1,062,408 |
Path
Marty Riessen's path
| Opponent | Score | W-L | H2H | Match Data | Date | Round |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fred Stolle | 6-4 6-4 | W | H2H | Match data | May 4, 1972 | R16 |
| Frank Froehling | 6-4 6-2 | W | H2H | Match data | May 3, 1972 | R32 |
Marty Riessen's next match
| Opponent | Score | W-L | H2H | Match Data | Date | Round |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Roy Emerson | 7-6 6-4 | W | H2H | Match data | May 5, 1972 | SF |
John Newcombe's path
| Opponent | Score | W-L | H2H | Match Data | Date | Round |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cliff Drysdale | 6-3 6-7 7-5 | W | H2H | Match data | May 4, 1972 | R16 |
| Mark Cox | 6-3 6-2 | W | H2H | Match data | May 3, 1972 | R32 |